Healthy Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Nutrition per Serving
115
Calories
4g
Protein
11g
Carbs
6g
Fat
This is a delicious lower-calorie version of traditional green bean casserole.
Ingredients
Casserole
Cooking spray
4 Laughing Cow, LIGHT French Onion cheese wedges
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon Smart Balance margarine
8 ounces sliced mushrooms, diced
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons corn starch
2 teaspoons cold water
1/4 cup 1% milk
2 -14.5 cans no-salt added, cut green beans, drained
Corn Flake Topping
1 cup corn flakes, crushed
1 2/3 tablespoons Smart Balance margarine, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 1.5 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Heat Laughing Cow cheese wedges in microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Set aside.
In a large sauté pan heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 2-3 minutes.
Add margarine to pan and melt. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes. Pour chicken broth into pan and simmer for 1 minute.
In a small bowl, mix together corn starch and water; add to chicken broth and stir for 1 minute.
Add melted Laughing Cow cheese to pan and mix well. Add milk to pan; stir to incorporate. Cook additional 2-3 minutes until thick.
Remove from heat and stir in green beans. Pour green bean mixture into baking dish.
In a small bowl prepare corn flake topping by, mixing together corn flakes and margarine. Spread corn flake mixture on top of green beans. Bake 15-20 minutes.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: If you need this recipe to be gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free chicken broth and gluten-free corn flakes.
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