Celebration Green Beans

Name: Celebration Green Beans
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup sliced onion; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; Paprika, optional

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

“My husband loves green beans, and really likes this recipe. It's a nice change from a regular green bean casserole!” —Kimberly Gordon, Virgilina, Virginia

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sliced onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika, optional

Directions

Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; drizzle over beans and toss to coat. Set aside.
In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over beans. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 82 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

“My husband loves green beans, and really likes this recipe. It's a nice change from a regular green bean casserole!” —Kimberly Gordon, Virgilina, Virginia

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