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Healthy Green Bean Casserole

November 14, 2013 by Lindsay 45 Comments

Hi Friends!

You’d think that because green bean is in the title of my blog, that I like them any which way, right? Not so. In fact, I’m crazy picky about green beans. I only like them if they’re still crunchy and most of the time I’d rather eat them cold not warm. And I cannot STAND mushy green beans.

Hubby, on the other hand, prefers them a little more well done. And he’s a huge fan of green bean casserole at Thanksgiving. You know, the traditional Campbell’s recipe?  Well, this year I set out to make a healthier version that hubby would still eat!

A lightened up version of one of your favorite holiday staples. This Healthy Green Bean Casserole is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu!

Here’s what I came up with!

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Healthy Green Bean Casserole

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A completely homemade, lightened up version of your favorite Thanksgiving casserole.

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced and diced
  • 3 Tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 cups skim milk
  • 2/3 cups plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 2 – 12 ounce bags frozen green beans
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
  3. Add garlic, onion and mushrooms and saute 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add flour and stir well.
  5. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly to avoid clumping.
  6. Add yogurt and seasonings, reduce heat and let simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  7. Cook green beans according to package directions (in microwave or on the stove. Drain excess water).
  8. Add green beans to sauce and stir to combine.
  9. Pour into a casserole dish. Top with parmesan if desired. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  10. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

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Give it a try, friends! It’s pretty simple and it passed the hubby test 🙂

A lightened up version of one of your favorite holiday staples. This Healthy Green Bean Casserole is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu!

I actually put some cayenne pepper in hubby’s version because he likes things spicy, but I know that’s a departure from the traditional.

A lightened up version of one of your favorite holiday staples. This Healthy Green Bean Casserole is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu!

A lightened up Green Bean Casserole recipe made with Greek yogurt! The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.

Let’s chat:
What’s your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: Breadcrumbs, Butter, Garlic, Green Beans, Mushroom, Onion, White Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says

    November 14, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Looks delicious! I haven’t made green bean casserole in forever but I’m a huge fan of them. My favorite Thanksgiving side dish is usually homemade mash potatoes 🙂

    Reply
  2. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    November 14, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    My mom and I also only like our green beans crunchy still! But this looks delicious. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    November 14, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Perfect! Just in time for turkey day 🙂

    Reply
  4. MIZ says

    November 14, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    hmmm it mightcould pass the seven year old test too with enough cheese?!

    Reply
  5. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    November 14, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    love this!! and i might have laughed a little when i saw you posted a green bean recipe…. #easilyamused haha my favorite thanksgiving side is my mom’s stuffing! once a year, itz amazing!!

    Reply
  6. Amelia says

    November 14, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    I started making a homemade version of this beloved casserole about 6 years ago when we got married. I couldn’t bear one more holiday with the yucky canned stuff!! My recipe involves homemade cream of mushroom soup as the base (lighter version) then blanched haricot verts folded in, and I use the crunchy onion pieces from TJ’s to top with. They have much less junk in them than the traditional brand. One year I made my own onion topping, but decided that in the end, they tasted so similar, it wasn’t worth the extra effort.
    Glad your recipe passed the test!

    Reply
  7. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    November 14, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Yum! This looks so good! My favorite side dish is either cranberry sauce or sweet potatoes! Just talking about it makes me hungry!!

    Reply
  8. Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says

    November 14, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    pinned!!! yum!

    Reply
  9. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    November 14, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I don’t think I’ve ever actually had a green bean casserole! I’m not sure if it’s an American thing, or what. My uncle steams them, then saute’s with garlic and parmesan – pretty fabulous.
    Favourite Thanksgiving side dish – my mom’s maple-glazed baby carrots!

    Reply
  10. Jody - Fit at 55 says

    November 14, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Looks good to me – hubby may not go for it but isn’t it me that matters! 😉

    Reply
  11. Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's says

    November 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    My sister loves Green Bean Casserole, I am going to have to make this for her! My favorite side dish is any form of potato!

    Reply
  12. Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) says

    November 14, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    This looks delicious as always!!

    Reply
  13. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Yum!! Green bean casserole is definitely one of my absolute FAVORITE Thanksgiving dishes!

    Reply
  14. Megan A @ Life on Planet Marsz says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I am so excited to try this recipe!!
    My favorite Thanksgiving side dish is either baked pineapple or sweet potatoes (both are loaded with sugar, the sweet potatoes is a totally different recipe than most are used to).

    Reply
  15. Caitlin says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    this looks great and would totally pass my household’s man food test – the dad test!

    Reply
  16. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

    November 14, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    I HAVE to convince my parents to let me take over this dish for Thanksgiving. Green bean casserole is one of my holiday faves. Thanks for sharing this with us!!

    Reply
  17. Stephanie @ My Freckled Life says

    November 14, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Green bean casserole is my favorite Thanksgiving side dish – hands down! I love that you’ve made a healthier version, but one that’s still almost as simple as the regular recipe (you know, pour in a cup of cream of mushroom soup and stir). I am definitely going to have to test this out this Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  18. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    November 14, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    I’ve never had a green bean casserole before..granted Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated here but it sure looks tasty!

    I cannot stand steamed or mushy green beans- they have to be raw or roasted!

    Reply
  19. Gene Cox says

    November 14, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    This is awesome. I love green beans and really love green bean casseroles. And ad to this “healthy”. And I love the yogurt addition. This is now my favorite green bean casserole recipe. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Deb @ Dietitian Debbie Dishes says

    November 14, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    This is definitely a must-try dish for me! I love the idea of using greek yogurt to make it creamy and so much healthier than the cream of chicken soup version.

    Reply
  21. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

    November 14, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    I hate mushy green beans too–bleh!

    Reply
  22. Jennifer F says

    November 15, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    I feel the same way about green beans as you (maybe too many canned, salty, mushy ones as a kid0– however this recipe might make me rethink.

    Reply
  23. Tiffany Olson says

    November 19, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    This looks great. I don’t cook with wheat flour, however. Do you know what other type of flour would work?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 19, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      I haven’t tried it with any other kinds. It’s just to thicken the sauce. You could try cornstarch or another flour that you’re familiar with that you know has some thickening properties

      Reply
      • Debbie says

        November 22, 2014 at 2:59 PM

        This looks good how calories etc. I am on weight watchers.

        Reply
        • Lindsay says

          November 23, 2014 at 1:57 PM

          you can put the recipe into my fitness pal to get the nutrition info!

          Reply
  24. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    November 16, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    I like roasting my green beans. That’s the only way. Hubs loves green bean casserole so I know he’ll appreciate this!

    Reply
  25. Sarah Grace says

    November 16, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    hehe maybe thats why you’re the “LEAN green bean”?? 🙂 But no I’m the same! I love mine crunchy and just lightly steamed..But this is such a great recipe for those liking this typical creamy dish!

    xo,
    Sarah Grace
    http://freshfitnhealthy.com

    Reply
  26. Emily @SinfulNutrition says

    November 16, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    I haven’t had green bean casserole in SO long, but if I did I’d be making this healthy version. I’m all about the stuffing at Thanksgiving!

    Reply

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