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10 Tricks to Lighten Up Your Holiday Treats

With a few strategic, healthy tweaks, you can dramatically lighten up your favorite seasonal recipes without sacrificing taste…or your waistline.

Green Beans, Lighten up Holiday Treats, Food Cures

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Green Beans Go Lean
Seems like a punishable offense to douse innocent, healthy little green beans in fatty, salty soup mix and fried onions. Why not serve up a fresher, brighter side dish that makes your veggies shine? Top steamed, tender-crisp green beans with sautéed shallots and toasted slivered almonds and drizzle on a squeeze of fresh lemon. Your health-conscious guests will appreciate this low-cal alternative to traditional green-bean casserole.

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