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Green Beans with Bacon & Hazelnuts

:  December 2005/January 2006

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The toasted smoky flavors in this fast saute make it a warm addition to any winter meal.


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Green Beans with Bacon & Hazelnuts Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, 3/4 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 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts, (see Tip)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water; cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender. Remove from heat and stir in bacon, hazelnuts and salt.

Tips & Notes

  • Tip: To toast nuts & seeds on the stovetop: Toast in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 100 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 4 g fiber; 226 mg sodium; 305 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Vitamin K (23% dv), Vitamin A (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Main Ingredient
Beans/Legumes
Pork
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Entertaining, formal
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Publication
December 2005/January 2006
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