The gratinated green beans are a tasty and easy-to-prepare side dish, perfect for serving an appetizing alternative to the classic boiled or salad green beans. Ideal for making this vegetable appreciated even by the little ones, the gratinated green beans with béchamel sauce will conquer everyone thanks to their delicate taste and creamy texture. This green bean recipe pairs perfectly with both meat and fish dishes, but it shines brightest alongside roasts, braised dishes, or stews. Among the many green bean preparations – in salad, Mediterranean style or with tomato – the gratinated version is definitely the richest and most indulgent, albeit a bit less light. For those seeking a lighter side dish without sacrificing flavor, you can make the gratinated green beans with a butter-free béchamel, which retains its function and flavor without going overboard with fats. To complete the dish, a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan before baking yields a golden and irresistible gratin.
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Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Very Cheap
Preparation time: 20 Minutes
Portions: 4People
Cooking methods: Oven, Boiling
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Spring, Summer

179.85 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 179.85 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 17.51 (g) of which sugars 7.19 (g)
Proteins 8.07 (g)
Fat 9.65 (g) of which saturated 6.27 (g)of which unsaturated 3.31 (g)
Fibers 4.71 (g)
Sodium 287.81 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 133 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA^* and FoodData Central^** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

^* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ^** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for Gratinated Green Beans

1.3 lbs green beans
1 1/4 cups béchamel sauce (for me gluten-free)
3 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano DOP (grated)
1 pinch salt

Tools

1 Cutting Board
1 Colander
1 Pot
1 Saucepan
1 Baking Dish
1 Bowl

How to Prepare Gratinated Green Beans in the Oven with Béchamel

To prepare gratinated green beans, start by cleaning the beans: remove the ends (1) and rinse them thoroughly under water (2). Boil them in plenty of lightly salted water for 10-15 minutes (the time depends greatly on the thickness of the beans) (3). Drain them when they are tender but not mushy.
Transfer them to a bowl and let them cool slightly. Meanwhile, prepare a fairly thick béchamel sauce (4). You can follow this gluten-free recipe, or prepare a light version without butter and gluten; for those with a microwave, there is also the microwave béchamel recipe. Once ready, pour it over the green beans (5), leaving aside 2 or 3 tablespoons. Stir to coat all the green beans (6).
Take a baking dish large enough to contain all the green beans and arrange them inside. Cover them with the reserved béchamel sauce and 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan (7). Bake the gratinated green beans in the preheated oven at 392°F (static) for 10-15 minutes, turning on the grill for the last two minutes to brown the surface. Remove from the oven (8) and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Serve the gratinated green beans hot, as a side dish or as an unusual appetizer.