Green bean casserole is a staple in many homes across America. It is a tasty accompaniment for many traditional meals including holiday dinners and classic Sunday dinners. Like most casseroles, green bean casserole is often known for being high in calories and fat, even though the main ingredient is vegetables! This is due to all the creams and butter that is often generously included. If you are looking for a delicious recipe that is a low calorie alternative, look no further. The following recipe is just as tasty as its traditional counterpart with only a fraction of the calories:

Ingredients:

One can of reduced fat cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup of fat-free sour cream

1/4 cup of skim milk

1-1/4 pounds of cooked green beans, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup of canned French-fried onions

Directions:

Mix together the soup, sour cream, and milk in 2-quart casserole dish. Stir in green beans beans. Bake at 350 degrees uncovered until the mixture is bubbly. This should take approximately 45 minutes. Sprinkle the canned onions on top during last five minutes of baking. This recipe makes six servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 81

Total fat: 2.9g

Cholesterol: 1.3mg

Sodium: 172mg

Carbohydrate: 11.6g

Protein: 3g

This recipe will sure to be a big success during any meal. No one will know it is healthy with reduced calories and it will make you feel better about your waste-line. For extra flair, mix in one package of cooked mushrooms and one pound of turkey bacon.