By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Green beans are also called string beans or snap beans and are one of the most popular vegetables. They are low in calories, are filling and they taste their best when they are thinner than a pencil.

Number of servings

Serves 10
  1. Low Fat
  2. Healthy carb
  3. Low Sodium

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 pounds green beans, fresh, frozen or canned
  2. 1/3 cup diced sweet red bell peppers
  3. 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or canola oil
  4. 4 1/2 teaspoons water
  5. 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
  6. 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
  7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  9. 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Cook beans and red peppers in a steamer basket over water until crisp-tender. Whisk together all remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Transfer beans to a serving bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: About 2/3 cup

  • Total carbohydrate 5 g
  • Dietary fiber 2 g
  • Sodium 72 mg
  • Saturated fat 0.3 g
  • Total fat 2 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Protein 1 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 1.5 g
  • Calories 42
  • Monounsaturated fat 1.5 g
  • Added sugars 0 g

This recipe is one of 400 recipes collected in the "Fix-It and Enjoy-It! Healthy Cookbook" published by Good Books.

June 05, 2015