Description
A plant-based take on the classic holiday side, featuring tender green beans in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions. This dairy-free recipe delivers all the comfort and flavor of the traditional dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 8 oz package baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 package (6 oz) French crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Blanch green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add trimmed green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain thoroughly and pat dry. Set aside.
- Prepare mushroom sauce: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and sauté for 8-10 minutes until browned. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the roux: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Whisk in liquids and season: Gradually whisk in non-dairy milk and vegetable broth until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened (5-7 minutes). Stir in soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble casserole: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the prepared green beans with the creamy mushroom sauce, ensuring beans are well coated. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until heated through and gently bubbling around the edges.
- Add topping: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven. Evenly sprinkle about two-thirds of the crispy fried onions over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and deliciously crispy.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the remaining one-third of crispy fried onions over the top just before serving for maximum crunch.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg