Three-Cheese Green Bean Casserole
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"Eat beans for health. Why this recipe is good for you: Risk of colon cancer decreases when you eat lots of green vegetables, many studies have shown."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound frozen green beans, French-cut (or cooked fresh green beans)
- 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chevre (soft goat cheese) with garlic and herbs
- 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook frozen beans per package directions; drain.
- In a blender, mix cottage cheese and chevre. Combine beans, cheese mixture and almonds; turn into a 2-quart casserole. Top with Parmesan and pepper.
- Bake 20 minutes, then brown under broiler 3 minutes.
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