14 lighter green bean Recipes

french style green beans, low-fat cream of mushroom soup, light soy sauce, skim milk, garlic powder, black pepper, french-fried onions, divided

olive oil nonstick cooking spray, onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and separated into rings, all-purpose flour, salt and pepper, green beans, trimmed, margarine or butter, shallot, finely chopped, sliced cremini or white mushrooms, reduced-sodium chicken broth, low-fat (1%) milk

uncooked flat rice noodles, dark brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, chili-garlic sauce, canola oil, green onion , pieces, peeled and deveined large shrimp, garlic cloves, minced, fresh bean sprout, chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, fresh basil, thinly sliced

lean ground turkey, ground chicken, black beans, rinsed and drained, whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed, fire-roasted diced green chiles, mild chunky salsa, dry taco seasoning mix, plain dried breadcrumbs, egg whites, enchilada sauce, divided

chicken tenders, chopped, egg whites, soy sauce, bean sprouts, chopped water chestnuts, green onion, chopped , or to taste

fresh flour tortillas (seven inch-usually 10 come in a package), avocado, mashed (about 1 cup), key lime juice, ranch dressing mix, light sour cream, nonfat milk, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, finely diced (if you re pressed for time,1 10 oz package of perdue short cuts carved chicken breast is perfect), jalapeno jack cheese (1 8 oz block shredded-if your store has reduced fat that s even better), frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 3 cups chopped fresh spinach, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, canned mexican-style corn, drained (such as del monte whole kernel fiesta corn,seasoned with red and green peppers), cayenne pepper, minced fresh parsley, cumin, chili powder, green onions, thinly sliced

shredded hash browns, thawed, onion, chopped, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, french style green bean, drained well, fat free sour cream, melted margarine (smart balance sticks), reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided or, fat-free cheddar cheese soup, salt, pepper (optional)

carrots, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, onion, chopped, panko breadcrumbs, egg white, ground sirloin, barbecue sauce, potato, peeled and sliced 1/2 in thick, low-fat buttermilk, green beans, olive oil, salt and pepper

sliced raw almonds, butter (or extra virgin olive oil for lighter dish), garlic salt to taste (be a little generous--it is okay), fresh french green beans (thin green beans), butter (or e.v. olive oil for a lighter dish), minced garlic, dried tarragon, a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper, lemon juice, crumbled goat cheese

fresh lime juice, ground cumin, refried beans, bottled salsa (we like pace medium), frozen whole kernel corn, thawed, chopped green onion, chopped black olives, cheddar cheese, light sour cream, plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, chopped

whole-wheat flour tortillas, black beans, rinsed and drained, low-fat spicy pepper jack cheese, shredded, green onions , sliced on an angle, tomato, diced, taco seasoning, nonfat greek yogurt or light sour cream, guacamole, juice of lime wedge, cilantro, avocado, garlic clove, jalapeno, seeded, onion, cilantro leaves, lime, juiced, salt

light ranch salad dressing (your favorite brand ), hot sauce (your favorite ), cilantro, minced, fresh lime juice, skinless chicken breast half, olive oil, salt and pepper, romaine lettuce, chopped, frozen corn, thawed, green onions, chopped, canned black beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly, jarred roasted red pepper, diced, tomatoes, halved, tortilla chips, crushed