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Not Your Grandma’s Green Bean Casserole

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Not Your Grandma's Green Bean Casserole

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Course Holidays, Side Dish
Servings 14

Ingredients
  

For the topping

  • 2 lbs grean beans - cut in half, trimmed & washed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onions - finely diced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs - seasoned
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese - grated
  • 1/2 tsp thyme - dried (or 1 tsp fresh)

For the green beans

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup onions - minced
  • 16 oz mushrooms - sliced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese - grated

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of water, when boiling add green beans and blanch for 2 minutes (or 6-8 minutes if you like them softer). Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking.
  • Meanwhile make the topping, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add breadcrumbs, grated cheese and thyme; saute until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, careful not to burn.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degree F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and saute 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mushroom, stir constantly for about a minute, then slowly add chicken stock, then milk.
  • Bring to a low boil, and cook stirring occasionally until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Add blanched green beans and mix well, season with salt and pepper as needed; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Top with toasted bread crumbs and bake about 30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts Servings: 14, Serv. size: 1 serving (157g), Amount per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 105g (5% DV), Total Carb. 13g (5% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 4g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 5g, Vit. D 0mcg(0% DV), Calcium 73mg (6% DV), Iron 1mg (6% DV), Potas. 300mg (6% DV)
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Simple Cranberry Sauce

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Simple Cranberry Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 16 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 pears - peeled, cubed small
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup 100% orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp orange zest - use 1 medium orange

Instructions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  • Rinse cranberries and discard any bad ones.
  • Rinse pears, peel and cut into small cubes.
  • In a medium saucepan combine cranberries, pears, water, and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and the mixture has thickened to your liking, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in orange juice, cinnamon, and orange zest.
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Store in refrigerator.
  • Enjoy!
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Guiltless Apple Pie

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Guiltless Apple Pie

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Holidays
Servings 11 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 2 refrigerated pie crust
  • 6 cups apples - thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp all spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Wash your hands, apples, and clean your cooking area.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Peel and thinly slice apples.
  • In a large bowl, mix sliced apples and remaining ingredients.
  • Place 1 pie crust in an ungreased pie plate. Press firmly against the bottom and sides.
  • Add apple mixture to pie dish. Top with the second crust. Press pie crust edges together to seal.
  • Cut slits or shapes in several places in the top crust.
  • Bake for 40-45 mins or until apples are soft and crust is golden brown. Cover edge of crust with 2-3 inch wide foil strips for 15-20 minutes to prevent the edges from burning.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving. The filling will thicken as it cools.
  • Enjoy!!
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Skillet Mac and Cheese

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Skillet Mac and Cheese

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Course Main Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli - defrosted
  • 1 cup low-fat or fat-free milk
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese - shredded
  • 4 cups cooked 100% whoe wheat pasta

Instructions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  • Spray a large non-stick skillet evenly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add onions. Cook on medium until soft.
  • Add broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add milk, pepper, and cheese to the skillet. Cook on medium to low heat. Bring to a boil. Stir frequently, until cheese melts.
  • Add pasta and stir to combine ingredients. Cook until pasta is warm, 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition Facts Servings: 4, Serv. size: 1 1/2 cups (355g), Amount per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 2g (10% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 10mg (3% DV), Sodium 360g (16% DV), Total Carb. 48g (17% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 7g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 21g, Vit. D 1mcg(6% DV), Calcium 296mg (25% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 406mg (8% DV)
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Simple Spaghetti Sauce

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Simple Spaghetti Sauce

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Course Main Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 cup onion - chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves - minced
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beaf
  • 15 ounces canned low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Saute until translucent. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Place the ground beef in skillet and cook ovver medium-high heat. Using a spoon, break up the ground beef into equally-sized pieces as it cooks. This ensures that all the meat cooks evenly.
  • Drain the browned beef. Add in the sauteed onion and garlic to the skillet.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes
  • Serve over cooked spaghetti pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: 1 serving (206g), Amount per serving: Calories 110, Total Fat 4.5g (6% DV), Sat. Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 25mg (8% DV), Sodium 40g (2% DV), Total Carb. 9g (3% DV), Fiber 1g (4% DV), Total Sugars 6g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 10g, Vit. D 0mcg(0% DV), Calcium 32mg (2% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 183mg (4% DV)
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