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Healthy Traditional Green Bean Casserole

Source of Recipe

Marleena


Recipe Introduction

From Allergyfreemenuplanners.com http://allergyfreemenuplanners.com/2009/11/16/healthy-traditional-green-bean-casserole-gluten-free-dairy-free-and-grain-free/

List of Ingredients

"Onion topping"
1 Tbls olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup ground almond, pecan or hazelnut meal/flour

"Sauce & green beans"
2 cups water
2/3 cups soaked cashews
Pinch grated nutmeg
1 Tbls olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, trimmed and sliced (3 cups)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp salt, to taste
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 12-ounce package frozen green beans, or 12 oz. fresh – trimmed and blanched




Recipe

1. To make onion topping: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and golden, about 20-30 minutes. Set aside.

2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread breadcrumbs nut meal on a baking sheet and toast, stirring once, until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside.

3. To make sauce: Combine water, cashews, and nutmeg in a blender and process until very smooth. Poor into a medium saucepan and bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Once it starts to boil, reduce heat immediately to low and continue stirring until the sauce is thick. Remove from heat.

4. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring often, until golden, 8-10 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring, until tender, 5-6 minutes. When veggies are cooked, add the thickened cashew sauce and stir into the veggies. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. To assemble and bake casserole: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread green beans evenly over the bottom of a shallow 2-quart baking dish and pour the sauce over the top. Toss together the reserved onions and breadcrumbs toasted nut meal in a small bowl and spread over the beans. Bake until bubbling, 18 to 25 minutes.

Per Serving: 210 Calories; 14g Fat (55.3% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 367mg Sodium.

Author's Note: If you make this recipe, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!