Garlic Green and Wax Beans

Name: Garlic Green and Wax Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans; 1-1/2 pounds fresh wax beans; 7 garlic cloves, minced, divided; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup fat-free milk; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Minced fresh parsley

"Even non-garlic lovers like this fresh-tasting salad," shares Marilou Robinson of Portland, Oregon.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans
1-1/2 pounds fresh wax beans
7 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place beans and 6 garlic cloves 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 beans are crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk and vinegar; let stand for 1 minute. Whisk in the oil, salt, pepper and remaining garlic. Pour over beans and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 76 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Garlic Green and Wax Beans in Light & Tasty June/July 2001