ITALIAN ARTICHOKE-GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Italian Artichoke-Green Bean Casserole image

My mother and I made a few small changes to a recipe we found in a cookbook to create this comforting side dish. We increased the vegetable count and tossed in some seasonings to take the flavor up a notch. It's definitely not your average green bean casserole. -Denise Klibert, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups cut fresh green beans (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch pepper
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add beans, artichoke hearts, parsley, cayenne and pepper. Stir in bread crumbs and 3/4 cup cheese. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges