Basil Green Beans
Basil and lemon-pepper really come through with this speedy way to dress up frozen green beans. "My husband and I find that being retired does not mean we're idle," remarks Marilou Candela of Licking, Missouri. "Some days we're very busy, so this side dish is a favorite."3 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen French-style green beans
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- Salt to taste, optional
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce
- heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until beans are tender.
- Yield: 3 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (prepared with salt-free lemon-pepper and reduced-fat margarine and without salt) equals 42 calories, 32 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 2 g fat, 3 g fiber. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.