Sunday, September 16, 2012

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Green Beans, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts - 11g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 1g Sugar

 

Green Beans, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts - 11g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 1g Sugar

From: www.metrokc.gov/health - Public Health - Seattle & King County
Servings: 6

1 1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and rinsed
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 large shallots (or one small onion,) peeled, halved and thinly sliced
3 Tbsp pine nuts
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for
about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Drain beans and immediately immerse in cold water to instantly stop
cooking. Drain in a colandar then gently pat dry.

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and saute
until golden brown. Add pine nuts and cook for about 3 minutes.

In a medium sized serving bowl, add the beans, tomatoes, shallots and
pine nuts then gently toss until combined then serve.

Servings: 6
Nutrition per Serving:
113 Calories, 69 Calories from fat, 9g Total Fat, 1g Saturated Fat,
0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 10mg Sodium, 11g Total Carbs,
4g Dietary Fiber, 1g Sugars, 3g Protein

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