I developed this recipe to tap into the nostalgia of green beans casserole while using market fresh ingredients: crisp-tender green beans, golden roasted mushrooms, and cultured brown-butter yogurt. Each element is simple on its own, but layered together it’s a dish that looks elevated and tastes luxurious yet feels healthy — perfect for a table full of people you love.
Active time: 30 min • Total time: 45 min
~3 oz
6
Ingredients
Brown Butter Yogurt Base
- 5 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp white miso
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 pint Greek yogurt, plain
- Salt, to taste
Roasted Mushrooms
- ½ lb oyster or black pearl mushrooms, torn into bite-sized pieces
- Olive oil, to coat
- Salt, to taste
Blanched Green Beans
- 1 lb green beans or rainbow beans, ends trimmed
- Olive oil, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Garnish
- Green onions, thinly sliced
Sourcing Tips:
- This recipe can be made gluten-free (if using GF Worcestershire Sauce)
Instructions
- Make the Brown Butter Yogurt (10 min)
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until it smells nutty and turns golden brown.
- Immediately pour the brown butter into a mixing bowl to stop the cooking.
- Whisk in miso until fully dissolved, then add Worcestershire, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and season with salt to taste. Adjust seasoning until you arrive at your new favorite dip — salty, savory, and hard to stop tasting.
- Roast the Mushrooms (20 min)
- Blanch the Green Beans (10 min)
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
- Drain and rinse briefly under cool water to stop the cooking — no need for an ice bath.
- Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Taste a bean — to make sure it tastes good all on its own, and adjust seasoning until it does.
- Assemble & Serve (5 min)
- Schmear the brown butter yogurt across the bottom of a serving dish generously.
- Pile the green beans on top, followed by the roasted mushrooms.
- Finish with a sprinkle of green onions.
a. Preheat oven to 375°F.
b. Tear mushrooms into pieces and toss with just enough olive oil to coat. Season with salt.
c. Spread evenly on a sheet pan and roast for about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until edges are golden and slightly crisp.
Serving & Storage Suggestions
- Ideal Temp: Room temperature
- Prep Ahead Optionality:
- Brown Butter Yogurt can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Roast mushrooms and blanch green beans the day of for best texture.
- Surplus Ingredients:
- Leftover Brown Butter Yogurt makes a fantastic dip for potato chips or veggie crudités.
- Favorite Beverage Pairing: Light white wine or pét-nat with good acidity, or sparkling water with citrus.
- Complementary Menu Ideas: Pair with roasted chicken, cornbread stuffing, or a bright citrus salad.
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