Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes serves 6
Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes
Two Thanksgiving favorites made together in one side dish. Green bean casserole in the center of a cloud of mashed potatoes. The sauce in the green beans creates a delicious gravy for the potatoes.
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1 tablespoon butter
2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon flour or potato starch 1 cup milk 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese |
12 ounces fresh green beans
5 small potatoes, scrubbed and cubed (peeled if you wish) 1/2 cup low-fat milk (or enough for desired consistency) 2 tablespoons butter |
- Place potatoes in large pot, cover with cold water and boil until tender.
- Drain potatoes, into a large bowl, add milk and butter, mashing well. (You can also use an electric mixer to mash.) Set aside.
- Place a steamer basket in in a saucepan with about 1/2-inch of water.
- When water boils, place green beans in pan, cover and steam for 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Saute garlic until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in flour until well mixed. Slowly whisk in milk until thoroughly mixed.
- Add Parmesan cheese to sauce and stir until melted.
- Mix sauce with cooked green beans.
- To assemble, lightly oil an oven proof bowl, place mashed potatoes in the bottom of the dish making a well in the middle of the potatoes.
- Arrange green bean mixture into the well in the potatoes, bake covered for 35-40 minutes, or until heated through.
- You can make a traditional green bean casserole too. click here for the recipe.
Calories 249, Fat 10.0g, Cholesterol 29mg, Sodium240mg
Carbohydrates 31.0g, Fiber 5.4g, Sugars 5.6g, Protein 9.8g
Carbohydrates 31.0g, Fiber 5.4g, Sugars 5.6g, Protein 9.8g