SHALLOT & BASIL GREEN BEANS

Shallot & Basil Green Beans image

When you have fresh basil on hand, you'll definitely want to utilize it in this tantalizing side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute shallots in oil until tender. Stir in the sugar, salt and pepper., Drain beans and add to skillet. Add basil and lemon zest; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges