CREAMY GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS

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The two most important aspects of the classic to capture are the crispy onion topping and the creamy sauce. By roasting shallots with a bit of oil and tossing with crispy breadcrumbs you save the fat of the fried canned alternative. Low-fat milk, flavored with aromatics, and chicken broth thickened with a bit of flour make a creamy but light sauce that satisfies.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
3 cups low-fat (1 percent) milk
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
6 ounces white mushrooms, quartered, 2 cups
1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup flour
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly mist a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Toss the shallots with the oil and salt and pepper on a baking sheet, spread in a single layer, and bake until golden and crispy, stirring 3 to 4 times, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the shallots and toss well. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a small pot combine the milk, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat off and let steep for 20 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until bright green and crisp tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well and run briefly under cold water. Drain again and set aside.
  • Strain the milk into a large skillet, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the mushrooms have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir the broth and flour together and pour into the skillet; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the beans and nutmeg. Toss until the beans are well coated in the sauce and transfer to the baking dish. Scatter with the shallots and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the shallots are crisp, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

MISS ZARA
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rana Abdul Jabbar
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I love this recipe!


The watcher Williams
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success!


MD MORTUZA AHMED
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mark Meade
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that I will definitely be making again.


Apu Noyon
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My family loved this dish!


Alyssa Dutter
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


zombe gaming
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful that it made the green beans taste delicious.


Elisabeth Moraa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is simple to make and the vegetables cook in just a few minutes.


Azhar Imran739
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Aamir Farid
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender vegetables. I would definitely make this dish again.


agniland
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy sauce and the tender vegetables.


Marina Sheldahl
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that I will definitely be making again. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Akhi Sopna
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My family loved this dish! The sauce was so creamy and the vegetables were tender. I would definitely make this dish again.


kamille brown
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some green beans and mushrooms that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectl


Amir Leo
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful that it made the green beans taste delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Zara Pass
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is simple to make and the vegetables cook in just a few minutes. I would suggest adding a bit of garlic and onion to the sauce for extra flavor.


Road King
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender vegetables. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Shabir Jaffari
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These creamy green beans and mushrooms were a hit! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.