Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Start with fresh whole beans, trimmed or frozen green beans. Cook in a small amount of boiling water - just enough to cover - for about 3 minutes In a casserole combine green beans with fresh button mushrooms and sliced red sweet peppers. Toss with olive oil and soy sauce or balsamic vinegar to coat. Roast at 375 F for 15 minutes.

Sweeten onion wedges by sauteeing in olive oil and brow sugar until tender. Toss with dry bread crumbsto coat for classic onion ring crispiness.

For a note of tanginess, blend softened cream cheese with goat cheese.

Toss with warm vegetables and place in baking dish. Top with onions.

Bake in 400F oven 5-8 minutes just until heated through and onion rings are crispy.

Garnish with snipped fresh parsley