Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound (500 g) fresh green beans (rinsed, trimmed and halved)
  • 2 tablespoons butter ((preferably reduced fat))
  • 1 medium onion (sliced into thin rings)
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter ((preferably reduced fat))
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 12 ounces (340 g) mushrooms (chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cracked pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic ((or 3 cloves))
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1 cup skim milk ((2% or full fat)*)
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese ((or mozzarella))

Instruction

  • Boil beans in a medium-sized pot of salted water (make sure there's enough water to cover the beans) until just about cooked through and beginning to soften (about 6-8 minutes -- be careful not to over cook or they will be too soft). 
  • Drain in a colander and immerse them in a large bowl of water with ice to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • While beans are blanching, prepare the crisp onion topping.