Sesame Green Beans
1 lb. green beans (trimmed)
2 TBSP sesame seeds
2 TBSP rice vinegar
2 TBSP reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. Splenda ( or sugar)
3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
Heat 1 inch water to boiling in a 2-qt. saucepan. Add beans. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil about 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.
While beans are cooking, heat sesame seeds in 6-inch skillet over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through. Drain beans, Pour sauce over beans; toss until evenly coated.
Per Serving: 63 calories; 2 g. fat; 3 g. protein; 10g. carbohydrates; 4 g. dietary fiber; 0 mg. cholesterol; 307 mg. sodium;
Exchanges: 0 grain (starch); 0 lean meat; 1-1/2 vegetable; 1/2 fat; 0 other carbohydrates.
SOURCE: "Betty Crocker's Healthy New Choices"
1 lb. green beans (trimmed)
2 TBSP sesame seeds
2 TBSP rice vinegar
2 TBSP reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. Splenda ( or sugar)
3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
Heat 1 inch water to boiling in a 2-qt. saucepan. Add beans. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil about 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.
While beans are cooking, heat sesame seeds in 6-inch skillet over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through. Drain beans, Pour sauce over beans; toss until evenly coated.
Per Serving: 63 calories; 2 g. fat; 3 g. protein; 10g. carbohydrates; 4 g. dietary fiber; 0 mg. cholesterol; 307 mg. sodium;
Exchanges: 0 grain (starch); 0 lean meat; 1-1/2 vegetable; 1/2 fat; 0 other carbohydrates.
SOURCE: "Betty Crocker's Healthy New Choices"