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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 305kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups green beans
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 cups almond milk
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup vegan butter melted
- Fresh parsley to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC).
- Bring a large pot with water to boil and add the green beans, cook them for 10 minutes, or until bright green. Remove from the water and place them in a bowl with iced water.4 cups green beans
- Heat a non-stick skillet to medium, add the vegan butter and garlic, and cook for a few minutes, or until fragrant. Add the flour and cook for a couple of minutes, just until creamy. Add the milk and nutritional yeast and cook until it starts to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.4 tablespoons vegan butter, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast, 2 cups almond milk, Salt and pepper, ¼ cup vegan butter
- Mix the panko breadcrumbs with the vegan butter.1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Grease a casserole dish and add the beans, top them with the sauce, and cover with panko bread crumbs.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the panko is golden brown.
- Serve with parsley and enjoy!Fresh parsley to serve
Notes
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- Blanch or Steam, Don’t Boil: Boiling can turn your green beans mushy. Blanching (cooking briefly in boiling water then stopping the cooking with ice water) keeps them crisp-tender and vibrant green. Aim for 3-4 minutes of cooking time, then straight to the ice bath!
- Fresh or Frozen? Both work! Frozen green beans are a great time-saver, and often pre-cut for convenience. If using frozen, skip blanching and simply add them to your casserole frozen. They’ll cook through in the oven.
- Nutritional Powerhouse: Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, umami flavor that vegans often crave. It’s also a good source of B vitamins and protein, making this casserole a more balanced dish.
- Sauce Thickness: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the green beans without being runny. If your sauce seems thin after simmering, whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) a little at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Golden Crunch: Panko breadcrumbs are essential for that satisfying textural contrast. Want an extra crispy topping? Broil your casserole for the last minute or two of baking, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
- Flavor Boost: For an extra pop of savory goodness, add a ¼ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to your panko crumb mixture.
- Roasted Veggie Medley: Feeling adventurous? Roast some additional chopped vegetables like red onion, bell peppers, or broccoli alongside your green beans for added color, flavor, and nutrients.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1833IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg
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