This vegetable side dish is a good low-calorie dish to serve with beef or chicken.
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh green beans, dry tips trimmed off, if required
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced (green tops only)
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Smoked sea salt, sea salt, or salt
- Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
1
In a 1-1/2- or 2-quart microwave-safe casserole combine green beans and water. Cover and microcook on 100 percent power (high) for 5 to 7 minutes or just until tender, stirring once after 3 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Transfer to a serving dish. Toss with parsley, green onion tops, celery, oil, and lime juice. Cover and let stand up to 30 minutes.
2
Sprinkle with sea salt just before serving. If desired, squeeze lime wedges over each serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Note
Smoked salt is available from a number of sources including: www.saltsource.com, and www.saltworks.us.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 96, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 134 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 36%, Calcium 6%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
