PRETTY ALMOND GREEN BEANS

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"The traditional flavors of green beans, mushrooms and onions without the calories of traditional green-bean casseroles! This dish is light, festive and easy to put together. It's become a holiday tradition at our house." Vikki Peck - Poland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the pepper, mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Drain beans; stir into vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges