Green Beans with Creamy Mushrooms and Shallots

 

 

This twist on a standard green bean casserole is elevated to creamy, delicious heights, thanks to thick low-fat Greek yogurt.

• Prep Time20 minutes
• Total Time20 minutes
• YieldServes 8

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large shallots, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
• 3/4 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 1/3 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch beans until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in
   a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
   Cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until
   tender and just starting to brown, 3 to
   4 minutes. Transfer shallots to a small bowl,
   and wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
3. Whisk together stock and cornstarch. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over high heat. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add shallots. Whisk in stock mixture. Cook until thick, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Toss in beans. Serve warm.