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Green Bean Velvet Soup

September 13, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Green Bean Velvet Soup with Hummus and Roasted Carrots and Red Bell Pepper

Green Bean Velvet Soup has the velvety smoothness of a classic French velouté sauce and the comfort-food flavor of green-bean casserole. It’s healthier and easier than either one, though. No butter, no canned soup, no canned fried onion rings, no baking or stirring, yet a rich and creamy flavor! The roasted flavor comes from toasted […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: cashews, green beans, quick, whole-wheat bread

Chilled Mediterranean Green Beans and Tomatoes

August 24, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

chilled green beans and tomatoes

Make a big bowl of flavorful vegetables for a cookout, picnic, or a week of lunches. Tender cooked green beans and red onions mingle with ripe tomatoes and black olives. A surprise ingredient adds zip without turning the green beans gray. It’s wildly affordable: a serving costs just $1.16 using organic ingredients, or $11.60 for […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: gluten-free, green beans, potluck, salad, summer, tomatoes, vegan

Summer Pasta with Olives and Vegetables

July 13, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

summer pasta with olives and salad

Use olives and larder ingredients plus fresh vegetables for a lighter version of Pasta Puttanesca. Vegan with gluten-free options.

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: easy, green beans, olives, pantry, quick, red onions, summer, whole wheat rotini

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