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Orange-Infused Roasted Green Beans & Red Peppers

:  December 2005/January 2006, EatingWell Serves Two

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Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the green beans and bell pepper.


READER'S COMMENT:
"This was pretty good. I was kind of worried about the orange zest, but it really added something special to the green beans and peppers. I'd definately make this again. "
Orange-Infused Roasted Green Beans & Red Peppers 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 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss green beans, bell pepper and oil in a large bowl. Add orange zest, salt and crushed red pepper to taste; toss to combine. Spread on a large baking sheet. Roast the vegetables, turning once halfway through cooking, until tender and slightly wilted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 78 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 5 g fiber; 298 mg sodium; 318 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (150% daily value), Vitamin A (40% dv), Vitamin K (23% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 5 fat


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Style/Theme
Vegetarian
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
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
Preparation/ Technique
Roast
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Publication
December 2005/January 2006
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