Lightened Up Green Bean Casserole with Shallot Crumb Topping

INGREDIENTS

lbs green beans, cut in half, trimmed and washed

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 cup

shallots, finely diced

1/2 cup

seasoned breadcrumbs

1 tbsp

grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp

dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/3 cup

shallots, minced

16 oz

sliced mushrooms, (I used cremini)

1/4 cup

flour

1 cup

reduced sodium chicken stock (or vegetable for vegetarian)

1 cup

2% milk

1/4 cup

grated Pecorino Romano cheese