Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan, Green Bean Casserole

Green beans are one of my favorite vegetables, so this classic holiday dish is a must-have for our family Thanksgiving. Keeping things fresh and simple transforms this dish into a show stopper!

Easily adjusted to meet dietary needs, this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. It also includes options for soy-free, nut-free and vegan diets. Worried you can’t make this dish because no local store carries Gluten-free French Fried Onions? No problem, just follow this link Easy Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan, Homemade French Fried Onion Rings to make your own!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs fresh green bean
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 large cloves of garlic
• 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms of choice (optional for those who don’t like mushrooms)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tablespoons Butter or dairy free alternative
• 3 tablespoons Gluten-Free flour (I used a bit of King Arthur bread mix I had on hand.)
• 1 tablespoon Gluten-Free soy sauce OR coconut liquid aminos for a soy-free option
• 1 cup broth OR vegetable stock for vegan recipe
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk OR hemp milk for nut free alternative
  Gluten-Free french-fried crispy onion bits or rings OR follow this link to make your own Easy Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan, Homemade French Fried Onion Rings

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Start by washing your beans.

Cut or break beans into smaller pieces. I broke mine in half.

Place beans in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until beans are al-dente. You want them to be tender, but still have a little crunch to them. (Culinary tip: add a little salt to your
water when cooking the beans. This promotes faster and more even cooking and helps enhance flavor.)

Once beans are cooked, remove them and immerse in ice water or very cold water to stop the cooking process. This helps preserve the beans vibrant color and crisp-tender texture. Set beans aside.

Next mince the garlic and dice your onions and mushrooms.

Using an oven safe skillet combine your olive oil, onions, mushrooms, and garlic sauteing until slightly browned. Season vegetables with the onion powder, salt and pepper to taste.

Add 2 tablespoons butter, or butter substitute and your gluten-free flour stirring or whisking constantly. Cook for about 30 seconds to a minute longer to create a roux.

Next add your soy sauce and stock/broth, followed by the unsweetened almond milk.

Stirring continuously, cook until mixture becomes thick and bubbly.
Remove from heat. Add your beans, and stir until combined.

Top with your crispy onion pieces or rings and place in the oven at 375° F for 15-20 minutes or until heated throughout.

Serve and enjoy!

Enjoying the Tastes of the Season, the Homesteading Hen

What is your family’s holiday “must have” vegetable dish?