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Cashew Cream Green Bean Casserole

This Cashew Cream Green Bean Casserole swaps canned soup for a rich, creamy cashew sauce, with tender-crisp green beans, mushrooms and crispy onions. A healthier Thanksgiving side makeover!

Total55 min
Serves8
Calories209
Protein7g
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Serving of cashew cream green bean casserole with mushrooms and crispy onions

Mushy green beans smothered in canned cream of mushroom soup? Thanks, but no thanks! I’ve never been a fan of the iconic Thanksgiving side dish. I’ve always happily opted for the mashed potatoes and stuffing, or the tabbouleh, grape leaves or any other side from my Lebanese mom’s unlimited repertoire. With that said, this Cashew Cream Green Bean Casserole is not your typical green bean casserole!

The recipe

Cashew Cream Green Bean Casserole

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min
Serves
8
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Ingredients

Cashew Cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish and set aside.

  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet and sauté the mushrooms and onions until the juices have reduced.

  4. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, blend the drained cashews with the water, garlic, thyme, pepper and garlic salt until creamy. Add more water if necessary to reach the desired consistency.

  5. In a large bowl, combine the green beans, cooked mushrooms and onions, and mix well with the cashew cream.

  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for .

  7. Top with the crispy onions and bake for another .

Notes

– These beans are tender-crisp. If you prefer them more tender, you can blanch the beans before baking. To blanch, bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the beans and cook for 5 minutes. Cool the beans quickly by plunging them into ice water.
– Inspired by Lisa’s recipe Green Bean Casserole CEBH Style.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving size1/8 of the casserole
Amount per servingCalories
209
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.2g18%
Saturated Fat 3.3g16%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 141mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 17.9g7%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g13%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 6.6g13%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Macro mix

  • 12% Protein 6.6g
  • 32% Carbs 17.9g
  • 56% Fat 14.2g

Protein score

3.2g protein per 100 calories

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Nutrition is an estimate per serving, calculated from USDA ingredient data and will vary with brands and portions. Cashews are counted at their dry weight (1 cup is about 137 g); soaking adds only water. Assumes about 56 g for 1 cup of crispy fried onions. Use it as a guide, not medical advice.

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The story, tips & photos

Cashew cream green bean casserole topped with crispy onions in a baking dish
Serving of cashew cream green bean casserole with mushrooms and crispy onions

I came across a recipe on the Cook Eat Be Healthy blog using a cashew sauce, and I was inspired! I just couldn’t wait. I had to create this Cashew Cream Green Bean Casserole BEFORE Thanksgiving! Move over, canned cream of mushroom soup, I’m electing a healthier and trendier replacement. This casserole is filled with tender-crisp green beans and rich mushroom deliciousness, all smothered in cashew cream heaven and topped with perfectly crispy onions.

Forkful of cashew cream green bean casserole with crispy onions

The cashew cream is just amazing and can be the perfect healthy (or vegan) swap for heavy cream, milk or, in this case, cream of mushroom soup. It’s rich, creamy and so versatile. With a few adjustments, it can be used in savory or sweet recipes. I’m looking forward to experimenting with it as an alternative to other creamy ingredients.

Plate of cashew cream green bean casserole with a bowl of cashew cream

In the meantime, I’ll be licking the rare leftovers in my baking dish of this amazing Cashew Cream Green Bean Casserole. It’s time for you to give your green bean casserole a makeover too! 😉

Baking dish of cashew cream green bean casserole with cashew cream and fresh green beans

What I’ve used in this recipe:

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