Name: Green Bean and Red Pepper Sauté
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped salted cashews; Dash of black pepper

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Ingredients

Preparation time:
30 minutes

1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped salted cashews
Dash of black pepper

Directions

Yield:
6 servings

Serving size:
1/2 cup

In a large kettle, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add green beans and return water to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp-tender. Plunge beans into cold water to stop cooking. Beans may be covered and refrigerated overnight at this point. Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok until hot. Sauté red pepper over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in beans, lemon juice, cashews, and pepper. Cook and stir gently until thoroughly heated, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

Calories: 94 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 40 mg, Fiber: 2 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 1/2.