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Tangy green beans

August 22, 2023

Recipe

Called string beans, snap beans or green beans, this low-calorie vegetable helps dinner feel like a meal.

Serves 10

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.

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.

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

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 0.5 Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 1 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates 0.5 Fats Fruits Protein and dairy Sweets 1 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

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