Friday, November 22, 2013

More REVAMPED Turkey Day Recipes!

So we have to admit, we didn't grow up on green bean casserole at our Thanksgiving meal, BUT that doesn't mean we don't LOVE it now!! But when we discovered how it was made (fat, fat, calories, calories) we thought, "there's gotta be a better way!!" So here's our REVAMPED recipe of this Holiday favorite!! AND some extra TURKEY TIPS, TOO~
Have a great weekend~~FoodieGIRL

Green Bean Casserole
 
 
Cut the fat and calories in this side dish casserole by using reduced fat soup and a topping of onions and bread crumbs.

Ingredients

  • 1/2cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/3cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 1 10 3/4-ounce can reduced-fat and reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/4cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4cup roasted red sweet peppers, chopped, or one 2-ounce jar diced pimiento, drained
  • 1/4teaspoon salt
  • 1/4teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 9 -ounce package frozen French-cut green beans, thawed and drained

Directions

  1. In small saucepan, cook onion in margarine till tender. Remove from heat. Stir in bread crumbs. Toss to coat. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine soup, almonds, roasted red pepper, salt and black pepper. Stir in green beans. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with onion-crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

(Delightfully Light Green Bean Casserole)
Servings Per Recipe 6, sat. fat (g) 3, Fat, total (g) 8, chol. (mg) 13, pro. (g) 5, carb. (g) 20, cal. (kcal) 161, iron (mg) 2, vit. C (mg) 34, calcium (mg) 81, vit. A (IU) 729, sodium (mg) 465, fiber (g) 5
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