Nutritious And Delicious Green Bean Casserole In Broomfield

If you are looking for a healthy green bean casserole recipe in Broomfield, read this blog post from Living Well.

Green Bean Casserole Recipe In Broomfield

1 cup serving:

• 11 g protein
• 114 mg sodium
• 4 g fat
• 143 calories

Traditional “Cream Of Mushroom Soup/Fried Onion” Green Bean Casserole:

• 3/4 cup serving:
• 3 g protein
• 530 mg sodium
• 9 g fat
• 161 calories

Aunt Frannie’s “Healthy Twist” On Green Bean Casserole, Amy Richardson, CNT:

• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 4 cups fresh green beans
• 1 3/4 cups plain greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (plus 1 TBS for garnish)
• 1/4 cup panko style bread crumbs (plus 2 TBS for garnish)
• 2 TBS olive oil
• dashes nutmeg if desired
• dashes sea salt
• dashes crushed red pepper

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat skillet to medium high with 2 TBS olive oil
• Add sliced onions and saute until soft. Add green beans and blanche/saute until slightly cooked.
• Add spices.
• In mixing bowl: mix hot green bean and onion mixture with yogurt. Add parm and panko. Mix thoroughly and pour and spread into 8×8 square baking dish. Top with remaining TBS of panko and parm. Bake @ 350 for 25 min. on middle rack until bubbly and browning. Brown an extra 2 minutes on top rack on “broil” setting but careful not to burn.

*Note: add sliced mushrooms to skillet if desired.

*Note: double or triple if serving more than 5-6 people.

This recipe packs more protein, less sodium, and less fat. It’s nutrient dense and doesn’t have artificial fillers, and is easier to digest than traditional casseroles.