Keto Inexperienced Bean Casserole Recipe

This wholesome low carb Keto Inexperienced Bean Casserole is strictly what you want to your vacation meals. Creamy mushroom sauce and crunchy onion topping will remind you of the standard inexperienced bean casserole with condensed soup and fried onion topping. 

Traditional inexperienced bean casserole. Such a convention at Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas, Easter, potlucks, and different vacation meals within the US. I have been making it and consuming it for so long as I can bear in mind. I’ve thought of making my very own low carb inexperienced bean casserole for years however wasn’t precisely positive how one can mimic the flavors of the condensed cream of mushroom soup AND the crunchy onion topping.

I had a reader e-mail me her concepts for a simple low carb inexperienced bean casserole and I attempted it and it was scrumptious. However it had cheese and bacon (two of my favourite elements, however not in conventional inexperienced bean casserole recipes). I’ve thought of sharing it a number of instances anyway however determined to attend on custom and go for mushrooms and crunchy french fried onion topping as an alternative in my keto model.

Final time I used to be within the grocery retailer I picked with a can of French’s Crispy Fried Onions and appeared by way of the elements. They’re just about simply onions and flour. However how might I make the identical taste and texture with out all of the work concerned with really breading and frying onion slices?

Enter dried minced onions. They’re crispy onions with out all of the added elements. And ideal for a vacation season gluten-free inexperienced bean casserole.

Elements

Inexperienced beans – Contemporary or frozen work nice. Utilizing frozen simplifies the prep time.

White mushrooms – I take advantage of contemporary mushrooms. Both white button mushrooms or child bella mushrooms additionally work properly.

Bitter cream – I just like the combo of bitter cream and mayo on this however if you need to make it dairy free you should utilize coconut cream instead of the bitter cream.

Mayo – I usually use a canola primarily based mayo however avocado oil mayo or soy mayo additionally work.

Dried minced onion – That is my secret ingredient for a simple topping much like french fried onions.

Bouillon powder – I make my very own and it’s primarily based on dietary yeast so this dish is vegetarian.

Butter – I take advantage of salted butter in all of my recipes.

Almond flour – For a nut free dish you’ll be able to sub in sunflower seed flour.

Salt & pepper – I give solutions on the quantities to make use of however be at liberty to season to style.

How you can Make Keto Inexperienced Bean Casserole

This should not take greater than 10 minutes, tops. Since you might be utilizing dried minced onion it saves the step of cooking onions that I’ve seen in lots of do-it-yourself inexperienced bean casserole recipes.

Step One: Make the do-it-yourself condensed cream of mushroom soup sauce. Making the creamy sauce is so simple as stirring collectively the elements. No sauteing or cooking required.

Step Two: Thaw or steam your inexperienced beans.

Step Three: Combine collectively the sauce and the inexperienced beans within the casserole dish. That is when you’ll be able to season the inexperienced bean combination to style with salt, pepper, or different spices of your alternative.

Step 4: Stir collectively the topping elements and sprinkle on high of the casserole. Bake within the oven at 350 for about 25 minutes till it’s sizzling and the topping is golden brown.

Suggestions

I’ve a few ideas for you when making this keto inexperienced bean casserole from scratch.

Use frozen inexperienced beans – This protects time on having to steam contemporary inexperienced beans.

Use frozen mushrooms – Mushrooms aren’t a vegetable that freezes properly however they’re much simpler to finely chop (with out making mushroom mush) when they’re frozen. Merely pop your white button mushrooms within the freezer the day earlier than making this. Then finely chop them within the meals processor.

Lengthy beans – In case your inexperienced beans are very lengthy reduce them into bite-sized items. If they’re very thick you’ll be able to reduce them in half lengthwise.

Make-ahead – It is a nice make-ahead aspect dish! To make this forward of time bake the inexperienced beans within the sauce with out the topping. Cool and refrigerate. Once you able to serve simply add the topping and bake once more till the inexperienced beans are sizzling.

Variations

Crushed Pork Rinds – If you wish to bulk up the crunchy topping you’ll be able to combine in some crushed pork rinds earlier than placing it on the casserole. Pork rinds work properly in keto recipes. It is a nice method to get extra crispy topping on there with out growing the grams of carbs for a keto food plan.

Cheese – For those who usually add cheese to this dish go forward and add some! Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, or cheddar cheese all work properly with the opposite flavors.

Bacon – Is bacon ever not needed? Combine in some cooked crumbled bacon to the sauce for a pop of taste.

Widespread Questions

The place did inexperienced bean casserole originate?

Do you know that Campbell’s Soup is definitely the inventor of the inexperienced bean casserole?

Historical past of recipe. The inexperienced bean casserole was first created in 1955 by the Campbell Soup Firm. Dorcas Reilly led the staff that created the recipe whereas working as a employees member within the residence economics division.

That’s one method to increase gross sales of condensed canned soup! Sorry, Campbells I reduce you out solely of this recipe. However will give credit score for the creation of this scrumptious vacation aspect dish. We actually adore it any time of the 12 months. I made it together with my Garlic Parmesan Hen Tenders the opposite day.

Ought to I Use Contemporary or Frozen Inexperienced Beans?

Both will work for this keto recipe however it’s simpler to make use of frozen. For those who use contemporary inexperienced beans it is advisable boil or steam and drain them first.

I used frozen inexperienced beans from Costco and thawed them within the microwave earlier than continuing. Subsequent time I believe I’ll reduce them in half as a result of they have been fairly lengthy.

It may be awkward to attempt to get an extended inexperienced bean in your mouth with out slicing it and I do not need my vacation friends to wish to chop their inexperienced beans if they’re consuming off of paper plates whereas sitting on my gentle pure coloured sofa.

In a pinch, you should utilize canned inexperienced beans however they’re on the backside of my listing. Contemporary or frozen cooked inexperienced beans style significantly better.

Can I Make This Forward?

Yup! This low carb keto inexperienced bean casserole will be made as much as 2 days forward. Simply prep it within the baking dish of your alternative coated with a lid or plastic wrap and pop into the fridge however maintain the topping separate and add that proper earlier than baking to your Thanksgiving desk.

 

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Extra Keto Facet Dishes

I’ve an important listing of different wholesome aspect dishes you could additionally make forward. Similar to this scrumptious inexperienced bean casserole, these low carb recipes style higher whenever you make them a day or two earlier than and warmth them up!

Keto Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese

Keto Creamed Spinach

Garlic Broccoli

Keto Stuffed Mushrooms

Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce

 

Initially Revealed Revised November 9, 2018. Revised and October 30, 2023.