Skillet Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. green beans
  • 2 slices whole wheat bread
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat parsley
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ tsp fresh garlic
  • 1 ½ oz. parmesan cheese
  • ½ chopped onion  
  • 4 oz. sliced white mushrooms
  • ½ cup unsalted chicken stock
  • ½ cup reduced fat milk
  • 2 Tbsp dry sherry (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ Tbsp all-purpose flour

Preparation

  1. Preheat broiler
  2. Cook beans in large saucepan with boiling water for 3 minutes, then plunge them in ice water and drain.
  3. Place bread in a blender or food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Stir in parsley, 1 Tbsp. oil, garlic, and 2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese.
  4. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a cast iron skillet on medium. Add onions and mushrooms and sauté for 8 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add stock, milk, and, sherry. Simmer for 3 minutes. Remove heat and stir in 4 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add beans to pan. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and broil for 2 minutes.