Pretty Almond Green Beans

Name: Pretty Almond Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

“The traditional flavors of green beans, mushrooms and onions without the calories of traditional green-bean casseroles! This dish is light, festive and easy to put together. It's become a holiday tradition at our house.” Vikki Peck - Poland, Ohio

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the pepper, mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Drain beans; stir into vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 78 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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Originally published as Lighter Green Bean Casserole in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009