Marinated Green Beans - 4g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1g Sugar
Yield: 1/2 cup
From: The Diabetes Snack Munch Nibble Nosh Book
3-1/2 cups (3/4 lb) fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
2 Tbsp chopped chives or thinly sliced green onion tops
2 Tbsp fat-free, low-sodium or regular chicken broth or bouillon
1 Tbsp catsup
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
1/4 tspn salt, or to taste (optional)
2-3 drops hot pepper sauce
In a large saucepan, cook the beans in boiling water for
10 to 15 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain well in a colander.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chives, broth, catsup,
vinegar, oil, mustard, salt (if desired), and hot pepper sauce.
Stir to mix well. Add the cooked beans, and stir to coat the
beans with marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Stir before serving.
Leftover beans will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup):
30 Calories, 1g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 47mg Sodium, 4g Carbs,
1g Dietary Fiber, 1g Sugar, 1g Protein
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable