Sweet & Sour Green Beans

From EatingWell: November/December 2012

This slightly sweet, slightly sour green bean recipe takes just a few minutes to make and is great served at room temperature. Make it ahead and let the green beans bathe in the dressing, soaking up flavor.

Makes: 12 servings, 2/3 cup each

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 ice cube
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Fit a large pot with a steamer basket, add 1 to 2 inches water and bring to a boil. Add green beans, cover and steam until tender-crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in ice cube until it dissolves. Whisk in shallots, oil and salt.
Transfer the green beans to a large bowl, pour the dressing over them and toss to coat.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate beans (Step 1) for up to 1 day. Let stand at room temperature while you prepare the dressing (Step 2).

Nutrition

Per serving: 71 calories; 3 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 4 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 99 mg sodium; 146 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fat

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