
| 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. |
