Vegan Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole » So Fresh N So Green

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh green beans, ends trimmed
• 2 1/2 cups sliced cremini or bella baby mushrooms
• 6 tbsp vegan butter, divided (I like this brand )
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup gluten-free all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups unsweetened almond or coconut milk
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme
• 2 tsp sea salt
• black pepper to taste
• Optional 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup avocado or coconut oil
• 6 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sea salt