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Green Bean Quinoa Casserole

November 9, 2015 by lauren.kelly 58 Comments

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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!

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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…

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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!

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Green Bean Quinoa Casserole and a $50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
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Green Bean Quinoa Casserole

Course Side Dish
Servings 6 -8 servings
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place quinoa and 1 1/2 cup broth into large sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until all broth is absorbed.
  4. While quinoa is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
  5. Add green beans and cook for about 3 minutes so they are crisp and not fully cooked. Drain in colander and set aside.
  6. In a large skillet, add oil. onion and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  7. Add mushrooms and cook another 3-4 minutes.
  8. Add flour to mushroom mixture and mix well.
  9. Add broth and milk and continue to stir to prevent lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  10. Add cheese, quinoa and green beans and remove from heat.
  11. Top with Parmesan cheese, fried onions and panko crumbs.
  12. Place in a baking dish and cook for 30 minutes uncovered.

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Filed Under: Casseroles, Gluten Free, Quinoa, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tagged With: Christmas, Gluten free, healthier, holidays, quinoa, side dish, Thanksgiving, vegetarian

Comments

  1. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    November 9, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    This casserole looks SO good Lauren- I’m excited for all the delicious Thanksgiving goodness- A new experience!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 9, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      Oh Thanksgiving recipes are the best Arman! And thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. Beth says

    November 9, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    I’ve never been a huge fan of green bean casserole, but I would definitely try this quinoa version!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 9, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks Beth!

      Reply
  3. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    November 9, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 9, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Thank you Katie!

      Reply
  4. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:37 am

    Nice way to punch up the nutrition and to add some protein to an otherwise vegetarian dish!

    Reply
  5. Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:01 am

    Love this quinoa version of green bean casserole, Lauren. It looks so delicious!
    Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground

    Reply
  6. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:13 am

    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!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks Erin!

      Reply
  7. joeyfromsc says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    Looks so delicious!! I’d use the gift card to buy my Aunt a Christmas gift. Thanks for the chance!

    Joey J.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Dawn says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      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!

      Reply
  9. The Food Hunter says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I have got to try this recipe! it sounds fabulous. With the gift card I would most likely buy more cookbooks.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks Theresa!

      Reply
  10. Lora @cakeduchess says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    What a wonderful healthier version of Thanksgiving classic! I like that you added quinoa, Lauren!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you Lora!

      Reply
  11. Liz @The Clean Eating Couple says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    This looks WAY better then the green bean casserole I normally see on thanksgiving!! Gotta try this 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply
  12. Sharon says

    November 10, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    I would put it toward a new tablet.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Good luck Sharon!

      Reply
  13. Amanda -The Kitcheneer says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 11, 2015 at 12:49 am

      Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  14. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:57 am

    Love this healthified version of green bean casserole! Especially the fact that it still has the fried onions on top!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 11, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Thank you Jessica!

      Reply
  15. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:50 am

    Wow, the quinoa is an inspired addition, this looks delicious!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 11, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks Heather!

      Reply
  16. Sherwood says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:47 am

    I would buy kitchen tools that I’m missing! A cooling rack, mixing bowls, a bigger cutting board…

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 11, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Good luck!

      Reply
  17. Nutmeg Nanny says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I LOVE green bean casserole but have never tried it with added quinoa. Love this jazzed up (healthy!) version…yum!

    Reply
  18. Amanda S says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 11, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      Love it!!

      Reply
  19. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 20, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you Kirsten!

      Reply
  20. likeaboss590 says

    November 20, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for the wonderful recipe and chance to win! 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 20, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you! Good luck!

      Reply
  21. Tyneisha says

    November 22, 2015 at 4:35 am

    I actually have been so much in the mood to bake, so if I won I would buy a bunch of new baking supplies!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 22, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      I always need more baking supplies Tyneisha! 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply
  22. LynneMarie says

    November 22, 2015 at 4:41 am

    I would use it to buy various flavors/brands of k-cups.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 22, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      I love that LynneMarie! Good luck!

      Reply
  23. Kimberly M. says

    November 22, 2015 at 6:16 am

    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.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 22, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      I love Pinterest Kimberly! Good luck!

      Reply
  24. paula s says

    November 22, 2015 at 6:19 am

    Wow looks wonderful! I would use the card to buy my daughter some winter clothes for Christmas.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 22, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Good luck Paula!

      Reply
  25. Tonya Atkinson says

    November 22, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    4 stars
    I would get my nephew the new Kindle Fire for Christmas

    Reply
  26. Jennifer says

    November 24, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    All of these recipes look amazing! I will buy some holiday gifts if I win the Amazon gift card!

    Reply
  27. Amanda-The Kitcheneer says

    December 17, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 17, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Oh thank you so much for telling me that Amanda! I am SO happy you liked it!!

      Reply
  28. Christy Geary says

    November 10, 2016 at 3:10 am

    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!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 10, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      I hope you love it, Christy! Come back and let me know 🙂

      Reply
  29. Rose Martine says

    January 19, 2020 at 11:36 pm

    Thank you for this great post. Your ketchup recipe is a staple in my kitchen! I just made another batch yesterday 🙂

    Reply

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