Better late than never! I came up with this recipe as a replacement for Green Bean Casserole last Thanksgiving, and got too preoccupied with the holidays to post! This Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Peppers is a perfect side for your holiday dinner table, but it also doesn't have to be limited to that. You can pair this versatile side with many other main dishes, such as my Savory Neatloaf. It is full of healthy fats, fiber, and flavor!
The magical ingredient in this dish is the caramelized onions. It brings fantastic flavors to the green beans, which are usually not very popular when bland, especially with kids. The mixed bell peppers offer vibrant color as well as flavor.
My opinion is that this great veggie doesn't have to be drowning in cream to be delicious. In this recipe, we will omit the unhealthy things such as the ingredients found in a traditional green bean casserole, and still get a fabulous meal.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, one standard cup of canned snap beans (about 150 grams) contains:
These delicious and crunchy beans are low in calories and fat and contain no cholesterol. The fiber content is high, and these beans also provide some of the daily protein requirements. They also act as an easy source for acquiring vitamins like vitamins A, C, K, B6, and folic acid. In terms of minerals, green beans are a good source of calcium, silicon, iron, manganese, potassium, and copper.
Here are some health benefits:
It is beneficial to rinse and drain canned beans, as this reduces the sodium content by up to 41 percent.
Fresh beans should ideally be crisp and bright green in color. Refrigerating them in a bag can maintain freshness
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