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Italian green bean salad

1 1/2 punds fresh grean beans, trimmed
1/2 c fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 c thinly sliced roasted sweet red peppers
3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
2 tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt

Directions

Place grean beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry.

Transfer toa salad bowl, add the basil, peppers and pine nuts. In a small bowl whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Drizzle over bean mixture and toss to coat.

Nutritional Facts

For 3/4c,
76 cal
5g fat
1g sat fat
0 chol
87mg sodium
6g carbs
2 g fiber
2g protein

Serving Size

1

From Comment
Diabetic Connect Member Goddess
Goddess
November 17, 2008 9:26 AM

sounds good

Diabetic Connect Member Jean Hart
Jean Hart
October 2, 2008 3:14 PM

Im Going To Try Your Recipe ,Jean Hart

Diabetic Connect Member Debe Pendice
Debe Pendice
October 2, 2008 1:50 PM

I really like this. I will be going to our street market Saturday and definately will be getting fresh green beans.