Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole
A creamy, dairy-free green bean casserole made from scratch with real, anti-inflammatory ingredients. Fresh green beans, homemade cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions come together in this nourishing twist on the classic holiday favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Fresh Green Beans trimmed and cut into smaller pieces
- 4 cups My Dairy-Free Cream of Mushroom (recipe link below)
- 1 large Sweet Onion or 3-4 Shallots
- Cooking Fat (avocado oil, tallow, ghee, duck fat) for frying onions
Instructions
Prepare the Green Beans:
- Bring a large pot of filtered water to a boil.
- Trim your green beans and cut into halves or thirds (depending on their length).
- Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 5–10 minutes, until slightly softened but still bright.
- Strain the beans and transfer them to a large casserole dish.
Add the Creamy Base + Bake:
- Pour in 4 cups of dairy-free cream of mushroom soup and stir until the green beans are fully coated.
- Cover the dish with a lid or parchment paper + foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes to thicken and bubble.
Make the Crispy Fried Onions:
- Slice your sweet onion in half, then thinly slice into half-moons (“rainbows”).
- Heat your cooking fat (avocado oil, tallow, duck fat, ghee, or coconut oil) in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Working in batches, add a handful of sliced onions to the hot fat. They should be fully submerged, think frying, not sautéing.
- Fry for about 5 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown and begin to crisp.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place on a towel-lined plate to drain and crisp up as they cool.
Final Touches:
- Add your crispy fried onions on top of the casserole.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, just until the topping is golden and fragrant.
- Serve warm and ENJOY this nourishing twist on a holiday classic.
Notes
My Dairy-Free Cream of Mushroom Recipe- makes about double what you’ll need for this casserole, which is intentional and so helpful. It freezes beautifully, so you can make a full batch, use what you need for the casserole, and stash the rest in the freezer for the next time you’re craving something cozy.
