The great citrus flavor in this side dish really perks up green beans. Try using lemon peel, or a combination of orange and lemon, too.

Citrus Green Beans

Citrus Green Beans
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- Dash salt and pepper
Directions
- Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Transfer beans to a small bowl. Add the oil, zest, salt and pepper; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 44 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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