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Ina Garten’s Green Bean Casserole

Ina Garten’s Green Bean Casserole: Comfort Food with a Twist

Ina Garten’s Green Bean Casserole elevates a classic dish with fresh ingredients and homemade sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be replaced with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 Onion Diced.
  • 8 ounces Button Mushrooms Sliced.
  • 2 Garlic Minced.
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Trimmed.
  • 1 can Low-sodium Cream of Mushroom Soup Can substitute with homemade mushroom cream sauce.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth Can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • to taste Crispy Fried Onion Strings Essential for topping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 8 ounces of sliced button mushrooms, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes until tender and golden. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  3. Bring a pot of low-sodium chicken broth to a boil, then add your trimmed fresh green beans. Blanch them for about 8 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl of ice water to halt cooking.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetable mixture with 1 can of low-sodium cream of mushroom soup, drained green beans, and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir until well combined.
  5. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish. Pour the green bean mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle crispy fried onion strings over the casserole.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Maintain crunchiness by blanching green beans for just 3-4 minutes to keep them tender-crisp.

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