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Creamy Green Beans

:  April/May 2006

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For those who like their vegetables creamy, this recipe can't be beat.


Creamy Green Beans Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

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Preparation

  1. Place beans in a steamer basket and steam over 2 inches of boiling water until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk mayonnaise, mustard and salt in a medium bowl. Add the beans; toss to coat.

Nutrition

Per serving: 57 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 240 mg sodium; 242 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (30% daily value), Fiber (16% dv), Vitamin A (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 vegetable


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Style/Theme
Vegetarian
Comfort foods
Everyday favorites
Kid-friendly
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Ethnic/Regional
American
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Servings
4
Main Ingredient
Beans/Legumes
Preparation/ Technique
Steam
Meal/Course
Dinner

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April/May 2006
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