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Italian Green Beans and Mushrooms

Enhance your menu anytime using this flavorful recipe. Toasted almonds add crunch to the medley of green beans and mushrooms.

6 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Directions

Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in.
of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until
crisp-tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil and
butter for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown; set aside.
In the same skillet, cook mushrooms and garlic in remaining oil for
4-6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in the salt,
oregano, pepper and beans; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until beans

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are tender.
Place in a serving dish. Top with onions, cheese, almonds and basil.
Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 124 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 230 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.