Green Beans with Red Bell Peppers,
Pine Nuts, and Fresh Basil
Heart-Health Benefits: Vitamins A and C; cholesterol free
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Stunning,crowd-pleasing, easy, and delicious–what more could you ask
for?
| - Serves 5 - |
| 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed,or frozen haricots verts |
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil |
2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh basil leaves |
| 1 cup thinly sliced red bell peppers |
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste |
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the green beans, return to a boil, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender (the beans will be sautéed later, so do not overcook them). Drain well and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red bell peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the green beans and sauté for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a serving dish.
- Add the pine nuts and basil and gently mix. Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately, or cool and serve at room temperature.
Approximate Nutritional Information: Serving size: one-fifth green beans with red bell peppers, pine nuts,and fresh basil; Calories; 83 cals,4%; Protein: 2 g,5%; Total fat: 5.2 g,8%; Saturated fat: 0.4 g,2%; Cholesterol: 0 mg,0% Carbohydrates: 9 g,3%; Fiber: 4 g,15%; Sodium: 122 mg,5%; Vitamin A: 1,560 IU,31%; Vitamin C: 71 mg, 119%; Vitamin K: 20 mcg, 25%; Diabetic Exchange Values: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat
Percentage of calories from fat: 52%. Note: It is more important to focus on the total fat value of this lowcalorie recipe,which is 5 grams,or 8% Daily Value,per serving,than on the percentage of calories from fat.
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