We love just about everything created by Old Pal’s Chef Wendy, but this recipe may be our very favorite. Perhaps it’s the time of year or nostalgia over your favorite grandma’s green bean casserole. Maybe it’s just the crispy fried onions because who can say no to that?
No matter the type of feast, this is a side dish that pairs well with just about anything. If you’ve been tasked with feeding your friends at your next feast, this recipe will no doubt impress. With just the right amount of cannabis, you can get a daily dose of green (beans) and get a nice warm buzz too.
Old Pal’s Cannabis-Infused Miso Green Bean Casserole
Okay, canna-chefs, it’s time to cook! The miso adds such a decadent depth of flavor to this dish, adding that umami goodness that has you serving up seconds. We’ve outlined the details of how to make infused green bean casserole below, but you can also follow along with Chef Wendy.
Feel free to get creative and let the spirit of the season guide you. Would you like to add sauteed mushrooms to the mix? Sounds excellent. How about some parmesan cheese with those crispy onions? Delish. Have fun pals, and enjoy.
Green Bean Casserole Ingredients:
- 1 lb green beans or haricot verts
- ¼ cup Old Pal infused butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced in half moons
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 TBSP miso
- 11 oz cream of mushroom
- 2 TBSP soy sauce
- ½ TSP garlic salt
- ½ TBSP ground black pepper
- 8 oz crispy fried onions
Step 1: Weed Butter
What you’ll need:
- 1 French press
- Boiling water to hold the French press
- 1 gram of Old Pal Ready to Roll flower
- 2 sticks of butter
How to decarboxylate your cannabis to activate the THC:
- Preheat the oven to 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius)
- Spread the weed onto parchment paper inside a baking pan
- Put the weed in the oven and bake for 45 minutes
*Note: While your weed is decarbing, boil a pot of water.
Infusing the butter:
- Add a stick of butter to the French press and put the decarbed weed on top
- Put the French press into the pot of boiling water and simmer for 45 minutes
Press down on the French press and pour out your butter while it’s still warm.
Pro tip: Make a double batch and whip up some chocolatey Old Pal brownies for dessert!
Step 2: Blanch Green Beans
To blanch green beans, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add salt (estimate one tablespoon per quart). This will brighten the flavor of the beans. Then, add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for two to three minutes.
Strain, and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, cut the green beans in half.
Step 3: Prep the Onions and Garlic
Slice the ends from the onions and cut the whole onion in half. Place the flat side down and slice your onion to create half-moon shapes.
Chop the garlic as finely as you prefer. Before you saute the onions and garlic, it’s a good time to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 4: Saute Onions and Garlic in Infused Butter
Put a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the ¼ cup Old Pal infused butter. Once it starts sizzling, stir in the onions and garlic. No need to cook it through, just enough to let the onions sweat. This should take three to five minutes.
Next, add the miso to the saucepan and stir into the onions and garlic.
Step 5: Build the Casserole
Put the cut green beans in the casserole dish. Add the garlic and onions, cream of mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well and spread evenly across the casserole dish.
Step 6: Bake!
Bake the casserole for 30 minutes. Take that tasty dish out of the oven and sprinkle it with as many crispy fried onions as your heart desires. Then, bake for another five minutes.
This will bring out more of that oniony goodness. Serve it up and enjoy it with your pals!
Dine With Your Pals
The best way to enjoy our miso green bean casserole is with your best buds. Pass a bowl or roll up a joint while it’s baking, and throw on some classic tunes to set the mood. The holiday season is a time to kick back and tap into the greatest part of life – the love we share with our friends and family. Oh, and of course, smoking good herb!
