Steamed Green Beans with Lemon-Mint Dressing Recipe

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Steamed Green Beans with Lemon-Mint Dressing
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
373
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Steam green beans 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  2. Combine mint and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and stir with a whisk. Add green beans to bowl, and toss to coat.
  3. Variations:
  4. Red Pepper and Pesto SERVES 4 (serving size: 1 1/4 cups) CALORIES 153; FAT 10.6g (sat 1.4g); SODIUM 234mg Place jelly-roll pan on bottom rack of oven. Preheat to 450°. Toss 1 pound green beans, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; spread on pan. Bake 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Pulse 1/2 cup parsley, 1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, 1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/8 ­teaspoon salt, and 1 ­garlic clove in food processor. Toss with bean mixture.
  5. Ginger-Sesame SERVES 4 (serving size: about 1 cup) CALORIES 104; FAT 6.6g (sat 1g); SODIUM 231mg Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add 1 pound green beans; cook 7 minutes or until beans begin to brown. Combine 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger, 1 ­tablespoon tahini, 5 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Add mixture to pan. Cook 1 minute; toss to coat.
  6. Stewed Tomatoes and Spices SERVES 4 (serving size: 1 cup) CALORIES 92; FAT 4g (sat 0.6g); SODIUM 253mg Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 cup chopped onion and 1 pound green beans; cook 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, and 4 sliced garlic cloves. Add 2 cups chopped tomato and 1/3 cup water; cook 9 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 372.91 Kcal (1561 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.22g 34%
Sodium 619.52mg 26%
Potassium 1198.4mg 25%
Total Carbs 38.91g 13%
Sugars 15.33g 61%
Dietary Fiber 17.01g 68%
Protein 9.43g 19%
Vitamin C 76mg 127%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 182.3mg 1013%
Calcium 235.4mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 68.06 Kcal (285 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.06g 34%
Sodium 113.08mg 26%
Potassium 218.74mg 25%
Total Carbs 7.1g 13%
Sugars 2.8g 61%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 68%
Protein 1.72g 19%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 127%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 33.3mg 1013%
Calcium 43mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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