A+ Green Bean and Walnut Casserole

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 192 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ cup minced onion
• 1 ½ cups chicken stock
• ⅔ cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil spread
• 4 ounces mushrooms, minced
• ½ cup fat-free half and half
• 1 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper to taste
• ⅔ cup crushed whole grain seasoned croutons
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or soy spread, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir together all topping ingredients until well blended and sprinkle around the edge of the beans.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.