Kristi Whitley

Healthy Living

Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

1/4 cup vegan butter/margarine (like Earth Balance)
1/4 cup flour (pref. gluten-free)
1 1/2 cup vegan "chick'n" broth or vegetable broth
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
Two 14.5 oz cans green beans, drained
One 2.8 oz can French-fried onions (GF if available)

Directions:

1. Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes until it forms a roux.

3. Add broth, soy sauce, and garlic power; whisk for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is thick and bubbly.

4. Add the oil and nutritional yeast. Whisk again until smooth.

5. Pour the sauce into a small casserole dish, add the green beans and stir to coat.

6. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then top with the French fried onions and bake for 5 more minutes, until browned and bubbly.