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Vegetable - Lemon Green Beans

Source of Recipe

from diabetic diet com


List of Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. fresh green beans, stems trimmed and rinsed
2 tsp. olive oil
2 thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. dried parsley


Recipe

Place green beans in a a medium frying pan.
Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over a medium/high heat.
Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 2 minutes, then drain. set asode and keep warm.
Add the oil to the frying pan.
Using a medium heat, add the garlic and saute garlic about 4 minutes, until soft, but not browned. Stir often.
Return green beans to pan, add salt, lemon juice, and parsley.
Stir to combine and cook for another 1 - 2 minutes until beans are crisp tender or to desired consistency. Stir frequently.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories - 71, Protein - 3 g, Fat - 2 g, Sat Fat - 0.3g, Carbs - 12 g, Fiber - 5 g, Cholesterol - 0, Sodium - 11 mg
Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate, 2 vegetable