Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (see note below for oil-free option)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 8 ounces sliced cremini or white mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 pound green beans, fresh or frozen, rinsed, trimmed, and cut in half
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free fried onions
• 1 teaspoon thyme