Keep the Goodness of Vegetables in the Holiday Season with Birds Eye #Giveaway

During the holidays special meals are often served. Some families have special dishes that are a tradition.  Green bean casserole is one of our Thanksgiving traditions but I love it so much that this year, I’ve decided it should be enjoyed for Christmas too!  Normally I make it with canned green beans.  I had never thought of using frozen but I love the idea!  Birds Eye is helping families bring great vegetable dishes to the holiday table by making cooking easy enough for kids to help with and offering recipes so delicious you’ll want to enjoy them year round!  Here’s their take on the green bean casserole.

Birds Eye Green Bean Casserole

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serves 8-10 people

INGREDIENTS

2 bags (16 oz. ea.) Birds Eye® Cut Green Beans, thawed and drained
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups crispy French fried onions
1 pinch ground black pepper

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix green beans, soup, milk, 1 cup onions and pepper together in an oven-safe
casserole dish.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

Sprinkle with remaining onions and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until onions are
crispy.

I have really been loving the new Birds Eye Protein Blends.  They are so easy and delicious to just head up and serve as-is.  I like having the leftovers on my salad for lunch the next day.  I especially love the Soutwest Style blend but there are 8 different varieties to choose from to satisfy any palette.   The Southwest Style is a delicious blend of whole grains, black beans, corn, lentils, red bell peppers, and sauce.  I love that my family is getting a protein boost along with their veggies!

Here’s another Birds Eye recipe using the Italian Style Protein Blend:

Italian Whole Grain Country Stuffing

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Serves 10 people

INGREDIENTS
1 bag Steamfresh® Protein Blends Italian Style, cooked according to package directions
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 ribs of celery, diced
8 oz. sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 bag (12 oz.) country style cubed stuffing
2 Tbsp. finely shredded Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. finely chopped basil leaves

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onion and celery, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until softened.
Add sausage and cook until browned.

Stir in Italian Style Protein Blend, broth and stuffing cubes. Toss until combined.

Stir in Parmesan cheese and basil.

Turn into large shallow casserole dish and bake 30 minutes or until heated through and
top is golden brown.

Remember Birds Eye for your holiday cooking needs.  Spend more time with family and less time in the kitchen with quick vegetable dishes that are so easy you can include multiple options on your holiday menu.  Frozen vegetables provide as much nutrition as fresh, with added convenience and lower costs.

 

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