Lemon & Basil Green Beans
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 lb green beans2 tsp EVOO (or butter; not caluclated for butter)3 large thinly sliced shallots1/2 tsp Splenda (or sugar; not calculated for sugar)1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp white pepper2 tsp grated lemon zest1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves (chiffonade)lemon wedges, for garnish
1) Bring 1/2 in of water to boil in 10" in covered non-stick skillet. Add green beans; simmer, convered, over medium-low heat until tender/crips, @8 minutes. Drain in colander.
2) Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add shallots & sugar; cook until softened & golden, about 2 min. Add salt, pepper, and green beans. Cook, stirring until heated through, about 2 min.
3) remove skillet from heat; stir in lemon-zest and basil. Spoon onto serving plate. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired & serve immediatel.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STRIKERMOM5.
2) Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add shallots & sugar; cook until softened & golden, about 2 min. Add salt, pepper, and green beans. Cook, stirring until heated through, about 2 min.
3) remove skillet from heat; stir in lemon-zest and basil. Spoon onto serving plate. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired & serve immediatel.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STRIKERMOM5.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 104.1
- Total Fat: 7.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 298.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
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