Tangy green beans

Updated: 2023-08-22

Called string beans, snap beans or green beans, this low-calorie vegetable helps dinner feel like a meal.

• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, fresh, frozen or canned
• 1/3 cup diced sweet red bell peppers

For dressing

• 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or canola oil
• 4 1/2 teaspoons water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

In a steamer basket over boiling water, cook beans and red peppers until crisp-tender.

Whisk together all remaining ingredients in a small bowl.

Transfer beans to a serving bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 39

Total carbohydrate: 5 g

Cholesterol:

Dietary fiber:

Monounsaturated fat:

Protein: 1 g

Saturated fat:

Serving size: About 2/3 cup

Sodium:

Total fat: 2 g