[recipe] Basil Bean Salad (nutritional analysis/diabetic exchanges)

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Basil Bean Salad

 

2 lbs. fresh green or wax beans, trimmed

3 green onions, sliced

2/3 cup minced fresh basil

2 to 4 Tbs olive oil

2 Tbs red wne vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

Pepper to taste

2/3 cup grated Romano cheese

 

Cut beans into 1-inch pieces. Place in a saucepan and

cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered for

10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water

and drain well. In a bowl, combine the beans, onions,

basil, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Romano

cheese and toss to coat.

Yield: 10 servings

 

Nutritional analysis: One 3/4 cup serving (prepared with 2 Tbs

olive oil) equals 66 calories, 165mg sodium, 3mg cholesterol,

7gm carbohydrate, 3gm protein, 4gm fat, 1gm fiber.

Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat