Green Beans with Savory

Try the same crisp-tender preparation with asparagus, sugar snap peas, or broccoli florets. Garnish with lemon slices.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 2  pounds  green beans, trimmed
• 2  tablespoons  butter
• 1  teaspoon  fresh lemon juice
• 1/4  teaspoon  dried savory
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper

Preparation

1. Cook beans in boiling water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.

2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add beans, juice, and savory to pan, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

61 (44% from fat)

Fat:

3g (sat 1.8g,mono 0.7g,poly 0.2g)

Protein:

2.1g

Carbohydrate:

8.2g

Fiber:

3.9g

Cholesterol:

8mg

Iron:

1.2mg

Sodium:

245mg

Calcium:

43mg