Shallot & Basil Green Beans
2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Directions
- Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water; bring to a
- boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute shallots in oil until tender.
- Stir in the sugar, salt and pepper.
- Drain beans and add to skillet. Add basil and lemon peel; toss to
- coat. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 83 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 306 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.