Green Bean Casserole

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

Recipe inspired by Minimalist Baker.

INGREDIENTS

For almond milk

• 1 cup (150g) almonds
• 1 quart (946ml) water
• 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

For casserole

• 1 pound green beans (rinsed, trimmed and cut in half)
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth - I used frozen vegetable broth that I previously made with the NutraMilk
• 1 cup simple almond milk made with the NutraMilk
• 2 tbsp. vegan butter or olive oil
• 1 medium shallot (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (button, baby bella, or cremini)
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour (you can also use a gluten-free flour)
• 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions (divided)
• Sea salt and black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

For almond Milk

• Start by making fresh almond milk with the NutraMilk:
• Place almonds in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 7 minutes.
• Press Start.
• Add water and replace lid.
• Press Mix (do not change the default Mix time).
• Press Start.
• Press Dispense, open spigot and fill your container with almond milk.

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C). Bring a large pot of water with salt to a boil and add green beans to cook for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
• In the meantime, start preparing sauce. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add vegan butter or olive oil and shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add mushrooms and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes more or until lightly browned.
• Sprinkle in flour and whisk to stir and coat the veggies. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly add in veggie stock, whisking to incorporate.
• Add almond milk next and whisk to stir again, then reduce heat to low to thicken, about 5-7 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
• Remove from heat and add 1/3 of the fried onions and all of the cooked green beans. Toss to coat well, and top with remaining fried onions.

• Bake for 15 minutes, or until warmed through and bubbly and slightly browned on top. Serve immediately. Enjoy!