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EASY GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS

My crew looks forward to this side dish every holiday. I add sliced almonds for crunch and garlic for a little kick.

—Cheryl Wittman, Bergen, NY


Prep: 10 min. • Cook: 5 hours • Makes: 10 servings

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except almonds. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 5-6 hours. Remove with a slotted spoon. Top with almonds.

Note: To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Per serving: 116 cal., 8g fat (2g sat. fat), 6mg chol., 145mg sod., 11g carb. (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g pro.

Diabetic exchanges:1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.