side dishes

Green Bean-Mushroom Alfredo

Celebrate! Alfredo means no more boring veggies!

Prep: 25 Min

1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 (1-lb.) pkg. Green Giant® Frozen Cut Green Beans
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons water
1 (8-oz.) can Green Giant® Mushroom Pieces and Stems, drained
3/4 cup purchased Alfredo sauce

1. Melt margarine in small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine green beans, bell pepper and water.

3. Cover; microwave on HIGH for 11 to 14 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain.

4. Uncover; stir in mushrooms and Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings

Nutritional Info Per Serving:
Calories 140, Calories from Fat 90, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Total Carbohydrate 8 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugars 3 g, Protein 4 g

Diet Exchange: 1 1/2 Vegetable, 2 Fat

This recipe created by Green Giant.