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Lemon-Infused Green Beans

Think you’ve bean there, done that? Well, you really haven’t experienced gourmet green beans until you’ve sampled these lemon-infused veggies. One taste and you’ll stalk this recipe.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 260.52 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 453 59/100 grams fresh tender green beans (1 lb.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried whole basil
  • 2 teaspoon(s) sesame seeds, toasted
  • 4 ounce(s) sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon(s) lemon peel

Instructions

 

  • Wash and cut ends from green beans.
  • Cook beans, red pepper and basil covered in a small amount of boiling water 6 to 8 minutes until crisp tender.
  • Drain, and toss with lemon juice and sesame seeds.
  • Garnish with shaved lemon rind.

Nutrition

Calories: 260.52kcalCarbohydrates: 53.42gProtein: 13.67gFat: 4.3gSaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 286.74mgFiber: 13.52gSugar: 24.74g

Keyword Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Low Calorie, Low Fat
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