Whole foods natural green bean casserole is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This classic casserole is made with fresh green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions. However, traditional recipes often contain processed ingredients and unhealthy fats. This article will guide you in creating a healthier version of this beloved dish using all-natural and wholesome ingredients. We'll show you how to make a creamy sauce from scratch, use whole wheat bread crumbs for a crispy topping, and incorporate fresh herbs for added flavor. With our recipe, you can enjoy a guilt-free and flavorful green bean casserole that is packed with nutrients.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WHOLE FOODS NATURAL GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This is a Whole Foods Market recipe. I have made it a couple of years for Thanksgiving and everybody loves it! I typically use Amy's brand cream of mushroom soup (semi-condensed) and soymilk instead of buttermilk.
Provided by Dominick and Amanda
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, white flour, garlic, sea salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Add onions and stir well or use clean hands to coat.
- Pour buttermilk (soy milk) over onions and toss again to coat well.
- Place breadcrumbs in a separate large bowl. Add olive oil and mix well using clean fingers. Add onions. Toss well, again, coating every onion.
- Coat a large cookie sheet with olive oil. Transfer onions to prepared cookie sheet (I usually use 2). Bake onions for half an hour, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While onions are baking, steam green beans until just tender, about 4-5 minutes. If necessary, drain green beans and return to pan.
- Reduce oven to 350 degrees. Pour mushroom soup into the steamed green beans. Add half the onion rings. Place in an olive-oil sprayed casserole dish. Top with remaining onion rings.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE
A healthy, delicious green bean casserole recipe made from scratch! Ditch the canned cream of soup and crispy onions and make them yourself.
Provided by Sarah Ozimek
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Boil 4 cups of water in a large saucepan. Add green beans and blanch for 1-2 minutes, until vibrant in color. Remove the beans and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop their cooking. Drain beans and place them in an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add ¼ diced onion and sauté over medium heat until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add the bread crumbs and salt. Continue to sauté 1-2 minutes, or until bread crumbs are fragrant and toasted. Transfer breadcrumbs to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- In the same (now empty) sauté pan, heat 2 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté 1-2 minutes, until soft. Add the mushrooms and continue to sauté 1-2 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the flour, thyme, ground mustard, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Add the broth and milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, and simmer 10-12 minutes, until the gravy has thickened.
- Pour the mushroom gravy over the green beans in the baking dish, and mix to coat. Top the beans with the seasoned bread crumbs. Place the dish in the oven and bake 15-20 minutes, until bubbly to the center.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 ounces, Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 415 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g
NEW AND IMPROVED GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
If you wax nostalgic about green bean casserole, try this new take on the classic. Button mushrooms, fresh greens beans and mushroom broth make the base and onion-flavored potato chips make the crunchy, hard-to-resist topping.
Time 40m
Yield Serves 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly oil a 9x9-inch ovenproof dish and set aside.
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Add green beans, sour cream, bread crumbs, broth, salt and pepper to bowl and toss to coat.
- Add cheese, if using, and toss again.
- Transfer to prepared dish and crumble potato chips over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until hot throughout and chips are golden brown. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 40 milligrams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Protein 17 grams
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH
No cans here! Fresh mushrooms, onion, and herbs with frozen green beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese make this a delightfully tasty twist on the traditional casserole. I developed this recipe, longing for a 'no cans' version of the classic dish. I made this one year for my husband's family at Christmas time, and now they ask for it every year! My husband asks me to make it for dinner throughout the year.
Provided by Auriel
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place green beans into a saucepan and fill with about 1/2 inch of water. Bring to a boil and steam until beans are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss with the mushrooms. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and parsley; cook and stir until onion is tender. Whisk in flour until blended, then mix in the lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, so that no lumps form and then stir in sour cream. Warm over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble. Dump in the green beans and mushrooms, stirring to coat.
- Remove from the heat and toss briefly with some of the Cheddar cheese and French fried onions, saving some of each to sprinkle over the top. Spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and top with the reserved onions and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 469 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
CLASSIC GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This is an extremely easy recipe for the cooks-on-the-go. I got this recipe from the back of the cans of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. I can easily fix this recipe in a hurry and on a budget and my DH LOVES it. You cannot go wrong with this one... Cheese might even help - you know I add cheese to everything - that is why I am "CheesyGal."
Provided by CheesyGal
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine soup, milk, and pepper in a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish; mix well.
- Stir in beans and 2/3 cup of French fried onions.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until hot.
- Stir.
- Sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup of onions.
- Bake 5 minutes or until onions are golden.
MY FAVORITE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. We only got to have it at holidays. Now, I use it for a special go-to side dish all year long. It's made from scratch but so easy there's no reason not to.
Provided by RiverChef
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions, parsley, and mushrooms in the melted butter until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are giving off their juices, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the flour, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; cook until the flour is slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the sour cream into the mixture. Mix the green beans into the mixture. Pour the green bean mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over the mixture. Stir the crackers and melted butter together in a small bowl until evenly mixed; spread evenly over the Cheddar cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1397.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
Tips:
- Fresh is best: Use fresh green beans for the best flavor and texture. If you must use frozen green beans, thaw them completely before using.
- Don't overcook the green beans: They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Use a good quality mushroom soup: This is the base of the casserole, so it's important to use a soup that you like the flavor of.
- Add some extra vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped carrots, celery, or onions.
- Top with a crispy onion topping: This is the perfect way to add a crunchy texture and extra flavor to the casserole.
Conclusion:
This Whole Foods Natural Green Bean Casserole is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's made with fresh green beans, mushroom soup, and a crispy onion topping. This casserole is also easy to make, and it can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this Whole Foods Natural Green Bean Casserole a try!
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