serves 8
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, loose leaves removed
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 12 wedges
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 strips bacon
- 12 oz mixed mushrooms such as cremini, shitake, oyster, sliced (I used cremini and shitake)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/3 c dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
- 1/2 c vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 425F.
Combine green beans, Brussels sprouts, onions, pressed garlic, olive oil, 1 tsp fresh thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Turn out onto two (2) jelly roll pans. Roast in preheated oven 20-25 minutes, turning once half way through.
Meanwhile, in a 12" skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat until crispy, turning once. Remove to a paper towel.
Drain all but 2 Tbs bacon fat from pan. Add the mushrooms, minced garlic, and remaining 1/2 tsp freshly chopped thyme to the hot pan and bacon drippings.
Saute 8-10 minutes, or until tender and juice has evaporated.
Pour in the wine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has nearly evaporated - 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has nearly evaporated - 2-3 minutes.
Place the roasted green beans, Brussels sprouts and onion mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.
Top evenly with mushroom mixture.
To make ahead: Cool and cover with foil. Crumble bacon and place in a Ziploc sandwich bag. Place the Parmesan cheese in a separate Ziploc bag. Tape bags to casserole.
To reheat: Place, covered, into an oven at least 325 F. Heat until warm (I tested this at 350F and it took 25 minutes - adjust your time accordingly based on the oven temperature. Remember, you only need to warm it, not cook it). Uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and crumbled bacon. Cook 10 min longer, or until cheese is melted.
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