Description
Green Bean Skillet Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal fuss and maximum flavor. Creamy, crispy, and packed with savory goodness, this dish delivers a delightful twist on a classic side that everyone at the table will appreciate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound green beans
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms
- ½ cup onion
Liquid and Thickening Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup dairy-free milk
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crispy gluten-free fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your ingredients. Rinse 1 pound of green beans, trim the ends, and slice them in half. Dice ½ cup of onions and chop 8 oz of mushrooms.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and soft.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and add them to the skillet with the chopped mushrooms. Cook for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown slightly.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour over the vegetables. Stir thoroughly to coat evenly and prevent clumping.
- Slowly pour 1 cup vegetable broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a smooth sauce. Add ½ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk and continue stirring.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Fold the halved green beans into the sauce, ensuring they are completely coated. Spread them evenly across the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. The green beans should become tender but retain a slight crispness.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and generously sprinkle 1 cup of crispy gluten-free fried onions over the top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the onions turn golden brown and crisp.
- Carefully remove the skillet using oven mitts. Let the casserole rest for 3-4 minutes to allow the sauce to slightly thicken before serving.
Notes
- Always choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best texture and flavor in your casserole.
- Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend to ensure smooth sauce consistency without graininess.
- For extra crunch, toast your crispy onion topping in a dry skillet before sprinkling over the casserole.
- If avoiding dairy and gluten isn’t a requirement, feel free to substitute with regular flour and milk for a traditional version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 59 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg