Healthy Green Bean Casserole
Traditional green bean casserole gets a healthier twist. Skip the condensed soup for a creamy, homemade sauce and top with nutrient-rich almonds for a little crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. package green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted until golden
Instructions
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in large saucepot; add green beans and cook uncovered, 4-5 minutes, or until tender.
- Heat butter in skillet over medium heat; add garlic and onion, and cook 1-2 minutes. Add salt, pepper and half-and-half, and simmer 7 minutes, or until half-and-half is reduced slightly.
- Toss half-and-half mixture with green beans and top with almonds.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 352IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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