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An Atkins low-carb side inspired by a pasta favorite.
Ingredients
Directions
- Boil green beans in a quart of water until they start to get tender.
- Drain green beans and place them in a medium baking dish. Set aside. Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil on medium heat.
- Throw in minced garlic and stir until slightly browned, add heavy cream and cream cheese.
- Break up cream cheese with spatula. Keep stirring until cream cheese is mostly melted. Remove from heat, stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Pour cheese mixture over green beans and stir to coat.
- Place in 350 °F oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- Let cool about 10 minutes before serving. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Reviews
This is so yummy, thanks for sharing!
16 Mar 14 by member: Rainbows123
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just on a side note though, i wonder what size serving the nutrition facts are based on since 5.54 carbs seems high. none of the ingredients aside from the green beans have carbs in them??
24 Mar 08 by member: 007jazzbaby
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Sounds delish! I can't wait to try it!!!!
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Designed for Atkins, but it can be modified for other diets. This is a huge hit with my friends and family.
07 Jan 08 by member: sararay
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Nutrition summary:
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There are 359 calories in 1 serving of Green Beans Alfredo. |
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Calorie break-down: 84% fat, 8% carbs, 9% protein. |
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
359
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
34.18g
44%
Saturated Fat
20.504g
103%
Trans Fat
-
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.399g
Monounsaturated Fat
10.625g
Cholesterol
113mg
38%
Sodium
268mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
7.14g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1.6g
6%
Sugars
0.12g
Protein
7.92g
Vitamin D
1mcg
4%
Calcium
214mg
16%
Iron
0.88mg
5%
Potassium
189mg
4%
Vitamin A
350mcg
39%
Vitamin C
7.9mg
9%
18%
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of RDI*
(359 calories)
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Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (7%)
Fat (84%)
Protein (9%)
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* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
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