Green Beans Two Ways
Although they make a tasty side dish or snack (cooked or raw) all year long, green beans are a staple of the classic Thanksgiving meal.
Low in calories and sans fat, green beans contain protein, riboflavin, niacin, fiber, calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins A, B6, C and K.
Get your healthy on with one or both of these easy-to-prepare, waistline-friendly dishes.
Green Beans with Slivered Almonds
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh green beans
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 cup slivered almonfs
Directions:
Steam the green beans until soft (but not too soft—a little crunch is good!).
Drain, then toss in the red pepper and almonds.
Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb. fresh green beans
1 can low-fat mushroom soup
2 cups low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Steam the green beans until soft.
Drain, then transfer to a casserole dish that’s lightly greased with cooking spray.
Mix the mushroom soup with the green beans to make a thick mixture, then top with cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes.
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