Tangy Steamed Green Bean Salad - 12g Carbs, 5g Fiber

From: Kathleen Stanley is a Diabetes Educator at Central

Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

VIA www.diabetesselfman agement.com

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 7 minutes

1 lb fresh whole green beans, washed, ends trimmed off

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard

1 Tbsp water

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

4 green onions, finely chopped

10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Steam green beans in a steamer (or use a steaming basket in saucepan)

for about 5 minutes until bright green and still slightly crisp.

Immediately rinse under cold running water, until cool to the touch.

Drain. Place in a serving dish. In a small bowl, combine olive oil,

red wine vinegar, mustard, water, and garlic powder with a small

whisk or spoon. Pour over green beans. Add green onions and tomatoes,

toss well, and serve.

Servings: 4

Serving size: 1 cup

Nutrition per Serving:

123 Calories, 7g Fat, 0g Saturated fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 62mg Sodium,

3g Protein, 12g Carbs, 5g Fiber

Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1 1/2 fat

Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2

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