Green Bean Casserole

Name: Davita
Cook time: 31 min
Yield: 9

Diet Types:

CKD non-dialysis Diabetes Dialysis

Portions: 9

Serving Size: 3/4 cup

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Ingredients

10 unsalted Ritz® crackers
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
6 cups frozen French-style green beans

Nutrients per serving

Calories 173

Protein 5 g

Carbohydrates 11 g

Fat 12 g

Cholesterol 30 mg

Sodium 80 mg

Potassium 215 mg

Phosphorus 102 mg

Calcium 129 mg

Fiber 2.2 g

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Crush 10 crackers to equal about 1/2-cup cracker crumbs and set aside.
In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in sugar, sour cream and finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Add the frozen green beans and stir to coat.
Transfer mixture to a prepared casserole dish.
In a small microwave-safe bowl melt 1-tablespoon butter in microwave. Stir in cracker crumbs and sprinkle over top of casserole.
Bake the casserole for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

1 vegetable, low potassium
1/2 milk
1 fat

Carbohydrate choices

Helpful hints

Remember to take your phosphorus binder with this casserole since it contains cheese, a source of phosphorus.
This recipe is tastier and healthier than the cream soup version of holiday green bean casserole. It is much lower in sodium.

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DaVita renal dietitian Erica from Wisconsin.

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