Name: Green Beans with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup thinly sliced shallots; 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons water; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups sliced fresh cremini mushrooms; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup low-fat milk (1%); 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese (chèvre) (2 ounces)

Green Beans with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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A much healthier take on the old-fashioned green bean casserole, this version thankfully skips the canned soup and fried onions! Fresh green beans are cooked until crisp-tender and topped with a garlicky-thyme mushroom sauce, shallots and crumbled chèvre.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Heart Healthy Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups sliced fresh cremini mushrooms
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup low-fat milk (1%)
½ cup crumbled goat cheese (chèvre) (2 ounces)

Directions

In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high. Add shallots; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until deep golden, stirring occasionally. Drain shallots on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
Add green beans, the water, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper to reserved drippings. Cook, covered, over medium-high 2 minutes. Cook, uncovered, 6 minutes more or until beans are crisp-tender and starting to blister, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a platter; keep warm.
For mushroom sauce, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add mushrooms; cook and stir over medium 1 minute. Add thyme, garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook 2 minutes more or until mushrooms are golden, stirring frequently. Stir in flour; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Pour mushroom sauce over beans and top with shallots and cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

119	Calories
7g	Fat
11g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 119
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Vitamin A 540IU	11%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Folate 35mcg	9%
Sodium 123mg	5%
Calcium 80mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 26mg	6%
Potassium 317mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.