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

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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