Dressed-Up French Green Beans

Name: Dressed-Up French Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen French-style green beans; 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Our Test Kitchen adds lemon juice, bacon crumbles and Dijon mustard to transform everyday green beans into a standout partner for any entree. Plus, it couldn't be easier to make!

Ingredients

4 cups frozen French-style green beans
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook green beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain beans; add bacon mixture and gently stir to coat.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 67 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Green Bean Side Dish in Simple & Delicious November/December 2007