Lighten It Up Green Bean Casserole
Vegetables
- 4
SERVES
Submitted by Linda Allison-Lewis
Ingredients
- 1/2 stalk of leeks, julienned
- 1/2 lb fresh green beans
- 1/2 lb assorted fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 C julienned onions
- 1/2 C red bell pepper strips
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme)
- 2 tsp olive oil
Directions
Deep fry leeks in hot oil until crispy but not overly dark. Drain on paper towels. Blanche green beans in boiling water and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Sauté mushrooms, onions, and red bell pepper with olive oil until tender. Mix thyme with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Sprinkle crispy leeks over top of dish.
