Green Bean Casserole

Enjoy this lighter version of the traditional green bean casserole!  It's sure to please any crowd with the flavor of fresh mushrooms, green beans and the infamous crispy onions!  I'm sure you'll agree it far exceeds that of the 'original' recipe you'd find on the back of a can. 

Total Time: 55 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 40 min.
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:
5 Tbsp. whole wheat purpose flour, divided use
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. garlic powder
1 medium onion, (½ onion thinly sliced, ½ onion chopped), divided use
3 tsp. olive oil, divided use
8 oz sliced mushrooms
½ tsp. onion powder
3 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed and chopped, stems discarded
½ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
½ cup nonfat milk
2 Tbsp. dry sherry wine
1 lb. frozen French-cut green beans
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Combine 2 Tbsp. flour, paprika, and garlic powder in a medium bowl; mix well.
3. Add sliced onion; mix until well coated. Set aside.
4. Heat 2 tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add sliced onion mixture; cook, turning once or twice, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel. Set aside. Wipe skillet clean.
6. Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add chopped onions; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 4 minutes, or until translucent.
8. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the liquid released from mushrooms is almost completely evaporated.
9. Add remaining 3 Tbsp. flour, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix until vegetables are coated.
10. Add milk and sherry; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly thickened.
11. Add green beans; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
12. Add yogurt; mix until combined.
13. Place green bean mixture in casserole dish. Top with onion mixture.
14. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until casserole is bubbly.

Portions: 
1 Green
1/2 Yellow

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Guilt Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sometimes you truly just need a treat!  Or you're tired of always being the person that brings the healthy dish!

Here I've solved the problem!  I've been making these bad boys for years; even before Beach Body!  Little did I know that my friends and family would fall in love with them!  Super simple and quick recipe with ingredients you probably have laying around!

INGREDIENTS: 

1 1/2 cups of quick oats
2 table spoons of peanut butter
1 medium ripe banana
1/4 cup of carob or dark chocolate chips
1 tsp of honey or agave nectar

Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Prep Time: 20 minutes 

Cook time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS 

3 large chicken breasts, butterflied 

1 (10 ounce) fresh broccoli florets 

1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt 

1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese 

3 tsp garlic hummus 

1 tsp of olive oil, coconut oil or cooking spray 

INSTRUCTIONS 

-Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Grease using the oil or cooking spray. 

-Chop fresh broccoli into tiny pieces. 

-Mix the cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, and broccoli. *Tip: save some cheddar cheese to sprinkle over the top of the chicken before baking. 

-Lay the 3 chicken breasts out on a flat surface. Stuff each chicken breast with equal portion of broccoli mixture. The filling may appear to be too much but that's okay. "Tuck" the stuffing in as much as possible. 

-Place the chicken breasts onto the lined baking pan. 

-Spread hummus mixture over the top of the chicken breast and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. 

-Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.