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Recipe: Tangy green beans

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  • Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving

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By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 10

Ingredients

    1 1/2 pounds green beans, fresh, frozen or canned
    1/3 cup diced sweet red bell peppers
    4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or canola oil
    4 1/2 teaspoons water
    1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
    1 1/2 teaspoon mustard
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Cook beans and red peppers in a steamer basket over water until crisp-tender. Whisk together all remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Transfer beans to a serving bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Calories39 Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1 g Sodium68 mg
Carbohydrate5 g Fiber2 g
Total fat2 g Potassium119 mg
Saturated fat0.3 g Calcium30 mg
Monounsaturated fat1.5 g   
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Source: This recipe is one of 400 recipes collected in the "Fix-It and Enjoy-It! Healthy Cookbook" published by Good Books and available at the MayoClinic.com Bookstore.

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April 15, 2009

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