Description
A modern take on the classic green bean casserole with a blend of green beans and artichokes, topped with a crispy panko and Parmesan crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and just tender. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sautéing until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add in the drained artichoke hearts and sauté briefly to combine.
- Pour the heavy cream and vegetable broth into the skillet and stir to create a smooth mixture. Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Incorporate the blanched green beans into the sauce, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Preheat your broiler. In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Distribute the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the green bean casserole. Transfer the skillet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely, until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
To maintain the bright color of green beans, plunge them into ice water immediately after blanching. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, stovetop casserole, holiday side dish, vegetarian casserole