Healthy Food: Tangy Steamed Green Bean Salad - 12g Carbs, 5g Fiber

Tangy Steamed Green Bean Salad - 12g Carbs, 5g Fiber

From: Kathleen Stanley is a Diabetes Educator at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 7 minutes

1 lb fresh whole green beans, washed, ends trimmed off
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard
1 Tbsp water
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 green onions, finely chopped
10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Steam green beans in a steamer (or use a steaming basket in saucepan) for about 5 minutes until bright green and still slightly crisp. Immediately rinse under cold running water, until cool to the touch. Drain. Place in a serving dish. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, water, and garlic powder with a small whisk or spoon. Pour over green beans. Add green onions and tomatoes, toss well, and serve.

Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 cup
Nutrition per Serving: 123 Calories, 7g Fat, 0g Saturated fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 62mg Sodium, 3g Protein, 12g Carbs, 5g Fiber
Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1 1/2 fat
Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2