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Shallot & Basil Green Beans
When you have fresh basil on hand, you'll definitely want to utilize it in this tantalizing side dish.
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Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes
2 servings
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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
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Directions
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
1 cup: 83 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges
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2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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