Green Bean Bundles



From Light & Tasty

Joyce Turley of Slaughters, Kentucky shared a presentation for fresh green beans that is so pretty, it could serve as the centerpiece for your dinner table! Bundled in yellow squash rings, the beans are seasoned with a drizzle of garlic and tarragon.


INGREDIENTS



* 1 pound fresh green beans
* 2 yellow summer squash (1-1/2-inch diameter)
* 1 garlic cloves, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
* 4 teaspoons olive oil
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper


SERVINGS 8
CATEGORY Low Fat
PREP 30 min.
COOK 10 min.
TOTAL 40 min.


DIRECTIONS




Trim stem end from beans and arrange in eight bundles. Slice squash into 1/2-in. slices; hollow squash slices to within 1-4 in. of edges. Place beans through squash rings.
    Place bean bundles in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute garlic and tarragon in oil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Arrange bean bundles on a serving platter; drizzle with garlic mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Yield: 8 servings.

 



NUTRITIONAL INFO




Nutritional Analysis: One bundle equals 43 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.