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
Heat oven to 475F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
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.
Bake onion rings for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
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.
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.
In a large casserole, toss together the string beans with the sauce. Top with the onion rings.
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