Veganized Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb frozen French cut green beans, thawed
1 1/2 C prepared "Creamy Onion Gravy" (see recipe below)
1 C soy milk
1 (28 oz) can French's French Fried Onions, divided
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Creamy Onion Gravy
2 C onion, finely diced
2 tsp canola oil
2 T garlic, minced
8 C vegetable stock
2/3 C tamari
2 tsp rubbed sage
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 C browned flour** (see instructions at right)
1/4 C freshly chopped parsley
Instructions:
1. In a greased casserole, combine all of the ingredients, except only half of the French fried onions and stir well to combine. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle the remaining French fried onions over the top of the casserole and bake an additional 5 minutes or until onions are crisp and golden brown.
2. In a saucepan, saute onions in canola oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes. Add 5 C of the vegetable stock, tamari, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 7 minutes or until onions are tender. In a bowl, whisk together remaining 3 C vegetable stock and the browned flour. Remove saucepan with simmering broth from the heat. Quickly whisk flour mixture into the broth to avoid lumps.
3. Return saucepan to the heat, whisking constantly, and continue to
cook until thickened. Whisk in parsley. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Yield: 6 1/2 cups.
**Note: To brown flour: simply place some flour in a non-stick pan, stirring constantly, and cook over low heat until flour reaches a golden color. Set aside to cool. It can be stored in an airtight container for many months.