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A+ Green Bean and Walnut Casserole

By: California Walnut Board

"Here's a winning recipe for an old time favorite including a crunchy walnut topping. Lower in calories, total fat, saturated fat, and reduced sodium all without compromising flavor!"

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
45 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil spread
4 ounces mushrooms, minced
1 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup fat-free half and half
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Topping:
2/3 cup crushed whole grain seasoned croutons
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons vegetable or soy spread, melted
1/2 cup minced onion

Directions

Melt spread in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes more. Slowly add stock and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in half & half and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook beans in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well then add to mushroom sauce; toss to coat with mixture. Transfer to an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
Stir together all topping ingredients until well blended and sprinkle around the edge of the beans.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.