CREAMY GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS
The two most important aspects of the classic to capture are the crispy onion topping and the creamy sauce. By roasting shallots with a bit of oil and tossing with crispy breadcrumbs you save the fat of the fried canned alternative. Low-fat milk, flavored with aromatics, and chicken broth thickened with a bit of flour make a creamy but light sauce that satisfies.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly mist a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Toss the shallots with the oil and salt and pepper on a baking sheet, spread in a single layer, and bake until golden and crispy, stirring 3 to 4 times, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the shallots and toss well. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a small pot combine the milk, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat off and let steep for 20 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until bright green and crisp tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well and run briefly under cold water. Drain again and set aside.
- Strain the milk into a large skillet, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the mushrooms have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir the broth and flour together and pour into the skillet; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the beans and nutmeg. Toss until the beans are well coated in the sauce and transfer to the baking dish. Scatter with the shallots and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the shallots are crisp, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Rakesh Vishwakarma
rakesh-v18@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Chris Hanan
h-chris70@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ahmad ullah Azizi
aa@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful.
Adien Roy
royadien@gmail.comThis is the best green bean recipe I've ever tried.
Md Monir Hossain
h.m@gmail.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices to it and it's always delicious.
TANVIR MAHMUDUL
tanvir_m@yahoo.comThis dish is so easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Hamza Mian Hamza Mian
h_mian82@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind! The creamy sauce and mushrooms really make them delicious.
Mawanda Sulaiman
sulaiman-m@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Alberto Hernandez
halberto@hotmail.co.ukI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
ANAS ALAHMADI
anas_a62@gmail.comThis dish was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was rich and flavorful, and the green beans and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.