The WW Green Bean and Potato Casserole is a dish that you can make for Weight Watchers in only 50 minutes. This recipe uses all of the ingredients that are light and guilt-free, and do not increase WW points much. Oil is not an ingredient present in this recipe; we make use of vegetable broth. This casserole is a great, fulfilling option with all the healthy ingredients that can help in keeping a balance of your WW goals. The WW Green Bean and Potato Casserole is delicious and creamy. This recipe for this Weight Watchers dish makes sure there are not many calories and WW points in the dish. Make it for either meal prep, gatherings, celebrations, get-togethers, or just for family meals.
STATS:
- Number of calories: 140 kcal
- Prep duration: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Course: Side dish
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan
- Saucepan
- Baking dish
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups green beans
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk (low-fat)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable broth
- ½ cup low-fat shredded cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GREEN BEANS:
- Add the green beans to the dish as they provide fiber content. Make use of zucchini instead.
POTATOES:
- It helps to prepare the smooth & creamy casserole. We can also make use of sweet potatoes instead.
ONION & GARLIC:
- Use onions & garlic to provide the strong taste & aroma in the casseroles. We can also utilize garlic powder & shallots for the lighter substitute.
LOW-FAT MILK:
- Use the low-fat content milk to provide the creaminess. Utilize almond or soy milk as an alternative for a dairy-free version.
CORNSTARCH:
- Cornstarch helps to make the consistency of the sauce thick. We can also use flour instead for this purpose.
VEGETABLE BROTH:
- Use vegetable broth as an oil substitute. We can also use water instead of oil.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Inside salted water, boil the diced potatoes till they become soft.
- After draining the boiled potatoes, put them aside.
- Then boil the green beans till they are tender.
- Take a pan and include the vegetable broth in it.
- Cook the onion in it to make it soft.
- For one more minute, cook the garlic as well.
- Take a bowl and whisk cornstarch and milk in it.
- Then pour it in the pan.
- Keep cooking on a low flame till you make the sauce thick.
- Now include pepper, paprika, and salt inside the sauce.
- Then add green beans and potatoes.
- Keep mixing till you coat everything up.
- Place all of it inside a baking dish.
- Include the optional low-fat cheese if you desire.
- Place the dish in the oven for fifteen to twenty minutes at a temperature of 180°C.
- Serve the dish warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Utilize chopped parsley to add a fresh topping over the casserole.
- Serving this casserole with grilled chicken is a great option.
- Pair this casserole with salad or soup.
TIPS:
- You can include a little more milk if your sauce is getting very thick.
- Consider broiling the casserole for about two minutes to obtain a crispy top.
- To make this casserole free from any oils, you can consider using vegetable broth.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the casserole slices in the covered dish and stock for 3-4 days.
FREEZER:
- We wrap the casserole slices in plastic wrap. Add them in the covered vessel and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
How to prepare a non-dairy version of this casserole?
- We can make use of plant-based milk and vegan cheese to prepare the dairy-free variety of this casserole.
Can I prepare this casserole without cheese?
- Yes, we can prepare the casserole without cheese; it still provides a delicious taste.
Will we utilize frozen beans?
- You can utilize frozen beans; defrost them & strain the extra water before use.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 140 kcal
Net carbs: 20 grams
Total carbs: 24 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 1.5 grams
Calcium: 110 grams
Iron: 1.3 grams
Sodium: 190 grams
Potassium: 450 grams
Vitamin A: 300 IU
Serving size: 1 cup
Serving: 6
Weight Watcher Points: 3-4 points