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Bean Casserole Ok; Mom Could Do Better

Rick Bonino Food Editor

In the old days, people used to do more things for themselves cut their own hair, change their own oil, make their own green bean casserole.

Thanks to Green Giant, there’s now a frozen version of that venerable holiday classic that cooks up in less than 10 minutes in the microwave. The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel found it decent, although some members had a hard time adjusting to the texture of frozen versus canned beans, and others thought the french-fried onion topping was too mushy.

But just think - in the time you save, you can slip in some 10W40 for spring.

Green Giant Green Bean Casserole

Price: $1.39 for 9 ounces (about 1 cups).

Nutrition: 130 calories (62 percent fat calories); 510 milligrams sodium in 1 (1/2-cup) serving.

Taste: ***

Value: **

Comments:”Nice flavor, a bit salty. Beans are crunchy. Mom could do better but probably wouldn’t take the time.” - Sandy Davidson

“How can you screw up this American classic? With a soggy, chewy onion topping!” - Beverly Smick

, DataTimes MEMO: Products sampled by The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel are prepared according to package directions. Panelists are not aware of a product’s brand name or price until after they have tasted it. Products are rated from one to five stars for taste and for value, based on quality compared to price.

Products sampled by The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel are prepared according to package directions. Panelists are not aware of a product’s brand name or price until after they have tasted it. Products are rated from one to five stars for taste and for value, based on quality compared to price.