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Roasted Green Beans, Cauliflower Mash & Raspberry Gin Reduction

American \ Dinner \ Main Dish

Prep Time15minutes

Cook Time30minutes

Passive Time

servings

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Green Beans, Cauliflower Mash & Raspberry Gin Reduction

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Sodium 530mg 22%

Potassium 916mg 26%

Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 9g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 16%

Vitamin C 197%

Calcium 11%

Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Not quite sure where I came up with this particular recipe other than I had some green beans in the refrigerator that I needed to use up!

The Cauliflower Mash is so yummy with less starch and calories than potatoes.

If you do not have any gin on hand, you can use vodka. Remember to cook at least 10 minutes to help eliminate the alcohol content.

ENJOY!

Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients

1 large cauliflower broken into floweretts
2 Tbl. garlic crushed
1/2 cup Tofutti Sour Cream, or other vegan variety
3 tbl. Earth Balance Margarine

Directions

Break up a head of cauliflower into small flowerets. Place in a saucepan with vegetable broth or just plain water and crushed garlic. Boil for at least 25 minutes or until fork-tender.
Drain and add sour cream and Earth Balance. Whip with a hand mixer or immersion blender.

Green Beans

Ingredients

1 lbs. green beans cleaned and trimmed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. cumin
2 tbl. olive oil

Directions

Place 2 lbs. of fresh, trimmed green beans on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and cumin. Toss with olive oil and bake in 350-degree oven for 25 minutes or until fork-tender

Raspberry Gin Sauce

Ingredients

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup raspberry preserves, 1/4 cup gin or vodka and 1 Tbl. Tamari. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

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