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green bean bake topped with crushed pork rinds in a casserole dish

HEALTHY GREEN BEAN BAKE

Looking for a side dish that’s both cozy and good for you? This Healthy Green Bean Bake is the ultimate comfort food makeover—think creamy, crispy, and packed with flavour, minus any guilt!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans trimmed
  • 1 small Yellow Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Cremini Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or any dairy-free milk)
  • ½ cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional, for added flavour)
  • ½ cup Almond Flour or Crushed Pork Rinds
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive OIl
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
    green beans boiling in a pot of water
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.
    sliced white onions sauteeing in a wok
  • Add the garlic and mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are tender and the mixture is fragrant, another 5 minutes.
    sliced mushrooms and onions sauteeing in a wok
  • Stir in the almond milk and broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
    sliced cremini mushrooms in cream in a wok
  • If using, stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
    sliced mushrooms in a cream sauce with grated parmesan cheese in a wok
  • Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
    mushrooms in cream sauce with spices in a wok
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked green beans with the creamy mushroom sauce, ensuring the beans are evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
    green beans in a bowl with creamy sauce, mushrooms, and onions
  • In a small bowl, make the topping by mixing the almond flour or crushed pork rinds with a little olive oil.
    hand holding crushed pork rinds in a bowl with a fork
  • Transfer the green bean mixture to a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the green beans.
    green bean bake in a glass baking dish with mushrooms, onions, and pork rinds
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crispy. Once baked, remove the green bean bake from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
    green bean bake in a glass baking dish with mushrooms, onions, and pork rinds

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg
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