Green Beans with Sherried Mushroom Sauce

By Joan_Z

Serves 10: Cal. 100; Protein 3.5 gm; Carb - 3.5; sodium 226 mg.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 3/4 tsp. salt - divided
• 2 plbs. green beans - trimmed
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups slliced onion
• 1 (4 oz) pkg fresh gourmet mushrooms
• 1/3 cup dry sherry
• 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
• 3 Tbsp. whipped cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
• 1/3 cup. French fried onions - crushed

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large straight-sided skillet. Add 1/2 tsp. salt and green beans. Reduce heat to medium; cook 6 minutes or until tender. Drain beans, rinse with cold water. Drain and set aside.

Wipe skillet clean and dry with paper towels, return skillet to medium high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add sliced onion; saute 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms; saute 3 minutes or until mushrooms brown, stirring occasionally.

Add sherry and thyme; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil, cook until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Add cream cheese, stir until cheese melts. Stir in stock; bring to a boi8l, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove from heat; add beans, toss to coat. Sprinkle with crushed onions.