Green Bean Casserole with Mushroom Sauce

By S. Danford

To blanch the beans: cook in boiling water for 2 minutes then immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool

Ingredients

• 12 oz blanched green beans
• 2 T canola oil
• 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 T flour
• 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
• 2 T heavy cream
• 1/2 t black pepper
• 3/8 t kosher salt
• 1/4 cup whole wheat panko
• 3 T grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Place blanched beans in a 11 x 7 baking dish
Heat the oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until browned, about 6-8 min
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 min
Add the chicken stock, cream, pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring until thick and smooth, 1-3 min
Spoon sauce over the beans
Sprinkle with the panko and parmesan cheese
Spray with cooking spray and broil until golden brown, 1-2 min