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A new, healthy twist on this classic holiday side dish, this Green Bean Quinoa Casserole is packed with flavor and will be a huge crowd pleaser!
I started out wanting to lighten up the typical Green Bean Casserole that everyone makes on Thanksgiving and Christmas. I figured I’d use fresh green beans (a MUST!) and definitely take out the cream of mushroom soup. Once I started to prepare it I realized I could add one thing that’s packed with plant-based protein, fiber and minerals and is also naturally gluten-free! Yes, QUINOA! Lets do this…
Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to trash talk all of the Green Bean Casserole lovers who love it with the creamed soup and canned beans. There’s still some of those fried onions in there. I just used less and added some panko breadcrumbs for some extra crunch. I would love you to try this dish and let me know which one you like better. I will not be offended if you like the other way better. I will just be shocked!
Oh, and I teamed up with 25 other bloggers to share a whole bunch of delicious Thanksgiving recipes with you. They all look amazing and one look at them and I realized I can plan my whole Thanksgiving menu right here with this post!
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Now back to this delicious recipe…
Green Bean Quinoa Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fried onions
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place quinoa and 1 1/2 cup broth into large sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until all broth is absorbed.
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While quinoa is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
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Add green beans and cook for about 3 minutes so they are crisp and not fully cooked. Drain in colander and set aside.
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In a large skillet, add oil. onion and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
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Add mushrooms and cook another 3-4 minutes.
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Add flour to mushroom mixture and mix well.
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Add broth and milk and continue to stir to prevent lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
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Add cheese, quinoa and green beans and remove from heat.
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Top with Parmesan cheese, fried onions and panko crumbs.
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Place in a baking dish and cook for 30 minutes uncovered.
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This casserole looks SO good Lauren- I’m excited for all the delicious Thanksgiving goodness- A new experience!
Oh Thanksgiving recipes are the best Arman! And thank you 🙂
I’ve never been a huge fan of green bean casserole, but I would definitely try this quinoa version!
Thanks Beth!
It’s official: I don’t think I would miss the traditional green bean casserole as long as I had your version on the table. Since it’s the one thing I make at Thanksgiving I’m definitely giving your recipe a try!
Thank you Katie!
Nice way to punch up the nutrition and to add some protein to an otherwise vegetarian dish!
Love this quinoa version of green bean casserole, Lauren. It looks so delicious!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
A big huge fat no to canned casseroles! Haha. I love shortcuts, but just, no… 😉 So I think this looks awesome. Love that you made it so much healthier!
Thanks Erin!
Looks so delicious!! I’d use the gift card to buy my Aunt a Christmas gift. Thanks for the chance!
Joey J.
Thank you!
It looks really good but even though the Quinoa is GF, the Whole wheat flour and fried onions make the recipe contain gluten. I initially read that the entire dish was GF. I may still try it for my family and not eat it myself.
Hi Dawn! Yes, only the quinoa is GF. You can easily use almond flour or FG all purpose flour instead of the whole wheat flour and omit the fried onions! I hope you like it!
I have got to try this recipe! it sounds fabulous. With the gift card I would most likely buy more cookbooks.
Thanks Theresa!
What a wonderful healthier version of Thanksgiving classic! I like that you added quinoa, Lauren!!
Thank you Lora!
This looks WAY better then the green bean casserole I normally see on thanksgiving!! Gotta try this 🙂
Thanks Liz!
I would put it toward a new tablet.
Good luck Sharon!
The green bean casserole looks AHMAZING. I’m pretty much signing up to make this for the guys at work before we leave for Thanksgiving!
Thanks Amanda!
Love this healthified version of green bean casserole! Especially the fact that it still has the fried onions on top!
Thank you Jessica!
Wow, the quinoa is an inspired addition, this looks delicious!
Thanks Heather!
I would buy kitchen tools that I’m missing! A cooling rack, mixing bowls, a bigger cutting board…
Good luck!
I LOVE green bean casserole but have never tried it with added quinoa. Love this jazzed up (healthy!) version…yum!
I’d use the gift card to buy high quality chocolate feves to make the New York Times’ chocolate chip cookies-0 I’ve always wanted to try them!
Love it!!
I’m all for lightening up the green bean casserole, but those crispy onions are delish. I’m really liking the quinoa in the recipe–a nice thickener and extra protein!
Thank you Kirsten!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for the wonderful recipe and chance to win! 🙂
Thank you! Good luck!
I actually have been so much in the mood to bake, so if I won I would buy a bunch of new baking supplies!
I always need more baking supplies Tyneisha! 🙂 Good luck!
I would use it to buy various flavors/brands of k-cups.
I love that LynneMarie! Good luck!
I would put it toward a tablet so I could have access to Pinterest and make a lot of the great recipes I find on there.
I love Pinterest Kimberly! Good luck!
Wow looks wonderful! I would use the card to buy my daughter some winter clothes for Christmas.
Good luck Paula!
I would get my nephew the new Kindle Fire for Christmas
All of these recipes look amazing! I will buy some holiday gifts if I win the Amazon gift card!
Lauren, just had to come back and say I made this for Thanksgiving this year and my whole family raved about it! I am making it again next week for one of our Christmas sides! SO GOOD!
Oh thank you so much for telling me that Amanda! I am SO happy you liked it!!
I’m definitely going to try this recipe this weekend. I love the traditional green bean casserole and love the opportunity to healthify it up!
I hope you love it, Christy! Come back and let me know 🙂
Thank you for this great post. Your ketchup recipe is a staple in my kitchen! I just made another batch yesterday 🙂