Green-bean Casserole

Total Time: 44 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 24 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6 medium shallots, sliced into thin rings or 1 cup sliced shallot
• 1 1/2 lbs fresh string beans, trimmed
• 1 lb fresh button mushrooms, sliced thin
• 6 large fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cups milk (low fat or regular)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, for top
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 step 1: in a pot, steam green beans covered for 3-4 minutes, until bright green but still crisp. set aside.
• 2 step 2: in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. add one-fourth cup shallots, stirring until light golden brown. transfer with slotted spoon to paper towel. repeat the process with remaining shallots. reserve oil.
• 3 step 3: in the skillet with shallot oil, saute mushrooms until they begin to brown. add garlic and thyme, cooking for a few minutes. transfer mushroom mixture to a bowl.
• 4 step 4: in a bowl whist together flour and milk to dissolve flour. add to skillet and bring to a simmer, whisking continuously until thickened. remove pan from heat and stir in green beans, mushrooms, one-third cup parmesan cheese, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• 5 step 5: spoon green bean mixture into a greased 3-quart baking dish. sprinkle with shallots and remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese. cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. remove foil and cook another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown on top.