Prep Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb green beans, trimmed
4 tsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp minced shallot
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp whole grain mustard
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and steam until tender-crisp, 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk dill, shallot, oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.
Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each.
Per serving: 74 calories; 4g fat (1 sat,3g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 10g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 163 mg sodium; 177mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (20%dv), Vitamin A (15% dv.)