Title: Green Beans Amandine
Categories: Diabetic Side Vegetable
Yield: 10 Sweet ones
| | | Nonstick spray |
| 1/4 | c | Slivered Almonds; silvered |
| 1 3/4 | c | Fresh green beans; cut into 1" piece -=OR=- |
| 1 3/4 | c | Frozen green beans; french style |
| 1 | ts | Lemon juice; |
| 1 | tb | Low-fat margarine; |
Spray a small skillet with nonstick spray. Then heat the skillet over low
heat and add the almonds. Shake the pan frequently, and allow the almonds
to toast for 3 to 4 minutes until they are lightly browned. Place the beans
in a large saucepan and just enough water to cover beans. Bring to water to
boil and let beans simmer 15 minutes or till crisp-tender. (Or, steam the
beans by placing 2" of water in the bottom of a saucepan. Place a steamer
filled with the beans on top of the water. Cover, and let the beans steam
for 7 or 8 minutes.) (Or cook frozen beans according to package directions,
omitting any margarine or salt.) Drain well. Meanwhile in a small mixing
bowl stir together the lemon juice and softened margarine. Pour this
margarine-lemon juice mixture over the green beans and toss the beans to
coat them well. Gently stir in the toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Food Exchanger per serving: 1 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE + 1/2 FAT EXCHANGE; CAL:
44; FAT: 2gm; CHO: 0mg; SOD: 12mg; CAR: 6gm; SUGARS: 1gm; PRO: 2gm Source:
Diatetes Forecast, Dec. 1994 Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and
her Meal-Master.