Low Carb Luxury
Steamed Green Beans
with Lemon Vinaigrette  

Ingredients:
1-1/4 lb. green beans, trimmed and rinsed
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp mayonnaise or heavy cream
1 tbsp minced shallots
3/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup canola oil or grapeseed oil (cold pressed)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

Steam the green beans until tender, about 5 min. Meanwhile, in a small bowl,
combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, shallots, salt, and pepper. Add the oil in a slow
stream, whisking constantly until the vinaigrette is well blended. Toss the cooked
beans with the red pepper and enough vinaigrette to coat, about 1/3 cup. Serve
warm, with extra vinaigrette on the side, if you like.

Makes 4 Servings.   4.5 net grams of carbohydrate per serving.