Tangy green beans

Dietician's Tip

Green beans also are called string beans or snap beans. Whatever the name, these beans are low in calories, filling and taste best when the beans are thinner than a pencil.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, fresh, frozen or canned
  • 1/3 cup diced sweet red bell peppers

    • For dressing

  • 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or canola oil
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

In a steamer basket over boiling water, cook beans and red peppers until crisp-tender.

Whisk together all remaining ingredients in a small bowl.

Transfer beans to a serving bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat.

Serving Information

Serves 10

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 39
Total carbohydrate: 5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 2 g
Monounsaturated fat: 1.5 g
Protein: 1 g
Saturated fat: 0.3 g
Serving size: About 2/3 cup
Sodium: 67 mg
Total fat: 2 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fats and oils: 0.5
Vegetables: 1

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Fats: 0.5
Vegetables: 1

Last Updated Aug 22, 2023

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