Green Bean Casserole

10-ingredient, 30-minute green bean casserole from scratch! Creamy, flavourful, delicious, and entirely vegan.

 

Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 minutes

 

Ingredients: 

  • 300g green beans (rinsed, trimmed and cut in half)
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
  • 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions

 

Method:

  • Preheat oven to 200C. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt well – it will help season the green beans. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes, then drain and place in an ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • In the meantime, start preparing sauce. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add vegan butter or olive oil and shallots and garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add mushrooms and season with a bit more salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes more or until lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle in flour and whisk to stir and coat the veggies. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly add in veggie stock, whisking to incorporate.
  • Add almond milk next and whisk to stir again. Season with a touch more salt and pepper and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low to thicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes more, or until thick and bubbly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Remove from heat and add 1/3 of the fried onions and all of the cooked green beans. Toss to coat well, and top with remaining fried onions.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until warmed through and bubbly and slightly browned on top. Serve immediately (handle pan carefully).
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to a few days.