Meal Kit
Sides: Green Bean Casserole and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Vegetarian
Chef
Scott Gorsky
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering and togetherness, but it also can be a time of maximum stress if you're the one responsible for providing all that gathering and togetherness with grub. We at Home Chef are dedicated to making the party host's life a bit easier with these delicious and easy sides: First up, a reworked classic, a green bean casserole topped with salty sweet crispy onions. This pairs perfectly with decadent sweet potato mash that melts in your mouth with sweet goodness. Stress-free holidays? Nah, but even a little peace of mind, and a whole lot of yummy in the tummy, goes a long way.
In Your Box (serves 6)
- 32 oz. Sweet Potatoes
- 16 oz. Green Beans
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8 oz. Light Cream
- 6 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
- 1 oz. Pepitas
- 1 oz. Light Brown Sugar
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1 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 2 Tbsp. Cinnamon Sugar
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⅗ oz. Butter
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2 Tbsp. Rolled Oats
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Nutrition (per serving) oqlYopOk
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Calories400
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Carbohydrates58g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat17g
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Protein8g
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Sodium330mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish s
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Roast Potatoes and Prepare Ingredients
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1" dice. Place on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Spread into a single layer and roast until tender, 20-24 minutes. Keep warmWhile potatoes cook, trim ends off green beans. Cut into 2" pieces.Cut mushrooms into thin slices.Coarsely chop pepitas. -
2 Cook the Green Beans and Mushrooms
Heat 3 Tbsp. water in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Once steam begins to appear, add green beans and cook until bright green and tender, 4-6 minutes.Transfer beans to one prepared casserole dish. For best results use an 8" dish.Wipe pan clean and place over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil, mushrooms, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Cook until browned and tender, 5-7 minutes. -
3 Assemble the Casserole
Add cream to pan with mushrooms. Bring to a simmer and cook until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 4-6 minutes.
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.Pour cream-mushroom mixture over green beans. -
4 Assemble the Sweet Potato Mash
Transfer sweet potatoes to second prepared casserole dish. For best results use an 8" dish.
Mash until smooth. Mix in cinnamon sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper.In a mixing bowl, make streusel by combining rolled oats, pepitas, brown sugar, and butter. -
5 Finish the Dish
Top mashed sweet potatoes with streusel. Sprinkle crispy onions over green beans. Roast both until golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
Serve from casserole dishes. Bon appétit!
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