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Garlic + Herb Creamy Green Beans

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsps gluten free flour or Arrowroot powder
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk or pasture raised milk, or pasture raised cream
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp freshly chopped oregano leaves
  • 1 Tbsp picked thyme leaves
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each
  • 20 ounces frozen green beans thawed
  • 4 slices nitrate-free bacon cooked and crumbled
  • avocado or olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f.
  • Coat a 2-3 Qt baking dish with cooking oil and set aside.
  • In a saucepan whisk gluten free flour with milk, garlic and freshly chopped herbs. Place over medium heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until your sauce is thick and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Turn heat off, and allow to cool a bit, then season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the green beans into your prepared baking dish and drizzle your sauce over them.
  • Toss well to coat.
  • Transfer dish into your preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Top your green bean casserole with crumbled bacon and sprinkle with additional fresh herbs if desired.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Leftovers can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.