LEMON DILL GREEN BEANS

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"This lemon and dill vinaigrette is a natural complement to green beans. It's also great tossed with steamed asparagus or drizzled over sliced fresh tomatoes." From Eating Well Magazine. States it's low calorie, low fat, low sodium, and heart healthy.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb green beans, trimmed
4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, whisk dill, shallot, oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the green beans and toss to coat. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 166.9, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2.2

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