For that finicky vegetable eater, this green bean casserole recipe may do the trick to get them munching! We add some carbs, but not too much, to make this a tasty diabetic friendly side dish.
Diabetic Green Bean Casserole Recipe
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| Serves | 8 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 35 minutes |
| Total time | 45 minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Onion (Chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 cup Skim Milk
- 1/3 cup Swiss Cheese (Shredded, Reduced Fat)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 16oz Green Beans
- 1 cup Stuffing Mix
- 1 teaspoon Margarine
Directions
| Step 1. | Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Step 2. | Cook onions in a medium saucepan with the olive oil for about 3-4 minutes over medium to high heat. |
| Step 3. | Next add the flour and cook for an additional minute. Stir continuously. Blend in the milk, sugar, cream cheese and salt. Make sure you keep stirring. Cook until it begins to thicken. This should be about 5 minutes. |
| Step 4. | Spread the green beans evenly in an oven friendly baking dish. Add the sauce. Add the stuffing to the baking dish. |
| Step 5. | Bake the casserole for about 20 to 25 minutes. Casserole is done when it is thoroughly heated. |
| Nutritional Information | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 106 |
| Total Fat | 5g |
| Saturated | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 8mg |
| Sodium | 186mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g |
| Sugars | NA |
| Protein | 5g |
The nutritional content above is approximate, per serving. The figures have been rounded to the nearest whole number. (e.g., 1.4 grams becomes 1 gram).