Green Beans with Shallots

Name: Green Beans with Shallots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) frozen whole green beans; 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

A package of frozen green beans makes these “dill-icious” green beans a fast and tasty accompaniment to almost any main course. —Linda Rabbit, Charles City, Iowa

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) frozen whole green beans
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook green beans according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Add the green beans, salt, dill and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 83 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Tasty Green Beans in Simple & Delicious December/January 2012