Monday, July 04, 2005

Tangy Green Beans

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans (frozen works well too)
1/3 cup diced red pepper
4 1/2 t olive oil
4 1/2 t water
1 1/2 t white wine vinegar
1 1/2 t spicy brwon mustard
3/4 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/8t garlic powder

Place beans and red pepper in a steamer basket.  Cover and steam for 7-8 minute sor until crisp-tender.  Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.  Transfer bean mixture to a serving bowl; add vinegrette and stir to coat.

(ed) This recipe came out of Taste of Home’s Low-Carb recipe book.  It’s a great one for people who aren’t really fond of green beans (me) or just as a way to jazz them up. Makes roughly 8 servings.

Nutritional info (per 1/2 cup serving) - 43 calories, 2g fat, 5g carbs (3g fiber)

Posted by Diosa in • Gluten freeLow CarbVegetable

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