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Herbed Beans and Carrots Recipe

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A tasty blend of seasonings accents the fresh flavor of this quick, crisp-crunchy side dish.

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Herbed Beans and Carrots Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 medium carrots, julienned
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

Place the beans and carrots in a microwave-safe 8-in. square dish. Add water. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the butter and seasonings. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup (prepared with reduced-fat butter) equals 63 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 216 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Herbed Beans and Carrots in Quick Cooking January/February 2006, p24

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Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2011 by katlaydee3

This was ok. However, if I make it again I will use the stovetop instead of the microwave. I didn't like the texture of the beans cooked this way, but the herb mixture was delicious.