Herbed Beans and Carrots

Name: Herbed Beans and Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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

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.

Editor's Note

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

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 63 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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

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katlaydee3

Mar 2, 2011

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.