This elegant side dish transforms humble green beans into a creamy, savory delight. The combination of cream of mushroom soup and a hint of soy sauce creates a rich, umami-packed sauce that clings to every tender bean. Topped with crunchy French-fried onions, it offers a wonderful contrast of textures that makes it perfect for holiday tables or cozy weeknight dinners. It’s simple to prepare, vegetarian-friendly, and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty main courses. A crowd-pleaser that feels fancy yet comes together in under an hour.
Elegant Green Beans
Description
This elegant side dish transforms humble green beans into a creamy, savory delight. The combination of cream of mushroom soup and a hint of soy sauce creates a rich, umami-packed sauce that clings to every tender bean. Topped with crunchy French-fried onions, it offers a wonderful contrast of textures that makes it perfect for holiday tables or cozy weeknight dinners. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare, vegetarian-friendly, and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty main courses. A crowd-pleaser that feels fancy yet comes together in under an hour.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Trim ends from 15 oz fresh green beans and blanch in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp; drain well.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth.
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Place green beans in a 1.5-quart casserole dish and pour the sauce over them, tossing to coat evenly.
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Sprinkle half of the French-fried onions over the top.
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Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and heated through.
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Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining fried onions on top, and return to oven for 5 minutes to crisp.
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Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 18.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.6mg1%
- Sodium 83.7mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.4g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 2.0g
- Protein 1.9g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.