Smoky String Bean Casserole with Sriracha Buttermilk Onion Rings
 
 
String bean casserole is lightened up with homemade spicy sriracha baked onion rings and a smoky creamy cream-less sauce.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the onion rings
  • 1 medium Vidalia onion, thickly sliced
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
For the casserole
  • 1½ lb fresh string beans, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Silk original unsweetened almondmilk
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 475F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large, shallow bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and sriracha. Dip each onion slice into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge with the panko mix. Repeat with another coat of buttermilk and a second layer of bread crumbs. Set on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining onion rings.
  3. Bake onion rings for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
  4. Lower oven to 450F. In a large bowl, toss together the string beans and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Spread out on a second parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes in the oven until crispy and starting to brown. Remove from oven.
  5. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the flour and saute for 1 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly stir in the vegetable broth and almond milk. Simmer until mixture is thickened. Stir in the smoked paprika. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  6. In a large casserole, toss together the string beans with the sauce. Top with the onion rings.
  7. Place in the oven and bake until bubbly, about 15-20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
An Eats Well With Others Original
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅙th of recipe
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2014/11/smoky-string-bean-casserole-sriracha-buttermilk-onion-rings.html