Seasoned Green Beans with Red Pepper Strips                

Recipe Serves 2 (One serving - 3/4 cup)  

Ingredients:

8 ounces (1/2 pound) fresh green beans

1 small red bell pepper, cut into quarter inch strips

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, or for a lower salt
         version, use no salt added sunflower seeds

1/2 teaspoon sesame or olive oil  

Kitchen Equipment Needed:

Medium-large saucepan

Colander

Small frying pan

Serving bowl

Measuring spoons  

Directions:

1. Trim green beans and cook in boiling water until tender.

2. Drain and rinse beans in cold water

3. Place sesame/sunflower seeds in small dry sauté pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Put beans in serving bowl with pepper strips and toss with remaining ingredients.

5. Serve at room temperature, or chilled.  

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size Approximately 3/4 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80       Calories from Fat 35

Total Fat 4g

Saturated Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 0mg          

Sodium 280mg

Total Carbohydrate 11g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g

Vitamin A 25%

Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 6%

Iron 6%