# Green Bean Bake

Recipe by [Tomás Ferreira](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasferreira)

A comforting baked green bean dish with a creamy béchamel and parmesan topping.

Servings: 4 · Cook 55 min · Side dishes

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 600 g [Green Beans](https://fridge.menu/en/i/green-beans)
- 1 pcs [Celery Stick](https://fridge.menu/en/i/celery)
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion)
- 1 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot)
- 50 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- 2 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 50 g [Breadcrumbs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/breadcrumbs) — dried
- 1 pcs [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — for greasing and frying
- 200 ml [Béchamel Sauce](https://fridge.menu/en/i/b-chamel-sauce)
- 1 tbsp [Olive Oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste

## Steps

1. Trim the ends of the green beans, wash them and boil in plenty of salted water for about 15 minutes. (15 min)
2. Drain in a colander and set aside.
3. Finely chop the carrot, celery and onion.
4. Fry the vegetables in a large pan with olive oil and butter until golden.
5. Add the green beans and a little water, season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Simmer gently until the liquid has evaporated.
7. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks.
8. In a bowl mix the béchamel, parmesan and egg yolks, then gently fold in the whisked egg whites.
9. Grease a baking dish with butter and coat with breadcrumbs.
10. Drizzle any remaining béchamel over the breadcrumbs in the dish.
11. Spoon the beans into the dish.
12. Pour the béchamel, parmesan and egg mixture over the beans.
13. Bake at 180°C for about 45 minutes. (45 min)
14. Halfway through baking, sprinkle with extra parmesan, or add processed cheese slices if you prefer.
15. Serve the bake hot.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/green-bean-casserole-4knqzhqo

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