Lighter Green Bean Casserole
Recipe adapted from Marlene Koch's book "Eat What You Love Everyday". My family prefers this healthier green bean casserole over the traditional one we all grew up with. This lighter green bean casserole includes fresh mushrooms and reduces the fat by using fat-free half and half and reduced fat soup.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package Frozen French-Cut Green Beans
- 1 cup Onion sliced thin
- 2 cups Mushrooms sliced
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- ¼ cup Marsala Wine or Sherry
- 1 (10¾-ounce) can Reduced Fat Cream of Celery Soup
- ½ cup Fat Free Half and Half
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.Microwave frozen green beans according to package directions. Drain any water from cooked beans and set aside. Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute' for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional minute, stirring frequently. Deglaze the pan with Marsala, stirring into vegetables. Stir in soup, milk, and pepper. Add green beans and mix till all vegetables are coated. Pour mix into prepared baking pan. Top with French fried onions. Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Store any extra servings in airtight containers for up to 3 days in refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
Note: You can omit the French Fried Onions if you want.
By doing so, the Nutrition Facts will be:
Calories = 95, Total Fat = 5, Cholesterol = Zero, Sodium = 99, Carbs = 15, Sugar = 4
Nutrition Facts
Lighter Green Bean Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
158
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
222
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
7
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Food Groups ***Vegetables = 2 servings
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