Lemon-Walnut Green Beans
Rating: 
(22 ratings made)
| Heart-friendly Recipe | X |
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This recipe contains:
Fat:
No more than 15g
Saturated Fat:
No more than 5g
Cholesterol:
No more than 150 mg
Sodium:
No more than 250 mg
Carbohydrates:
No more than 80g
Total Sugars:
No more than 25g total sugars; limit to 35g in desserts
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| Low-Sodium Recipe | X |
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This recipe contains:
Sodium:
No more than 200 mg
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| Diabetes-friendly Recipe | X |
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This recipe contains:
Fat:
No more than 15g
Saturated Fat:
No more than 5g
Cholesterol:
No more than 300 mg
Sodium:
No more than 1000 mg
Carbohydrates:
No more than 50g
Total Sugars:
No more than 25g total sugars; limit to 35g in desserts
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| Low-Carb Recipe | X |
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This recipe contains:
Carbohydrates:
No more than 45g
Total Sugars:
No more than 25g total sugars; limit to 35g in desserts
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| High-Fiber Recipe | X |
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This recipe contains:
Fiber:
At least 3g
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| High-Calcium Recipe | X |
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This recipe contains:
Calcium:
At least 50 mg
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| Quick and Easy Recipe | X |
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This recipe requires 30 minutes or less for complete preparation.
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| Dairy-Free Recipe | X |
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This recipe contains no milk or milk products, no casein or whey.
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| Gluten-Free Recipe | X |
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This recipe contains no gluten containing ingredients or products.
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Serves: 8 person(s)
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Each serving equals one and a half vegetable servings.
Ingredients:
8 cup small green beans, ends trimmed
2 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh or 3/4 Tbsp crushed dried rosemary
5 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp grated lemon rind
Directions:
Arrange green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 8 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge beans into cold water to stop the cooking process; drain.
Spray a sauté pan with cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, add green onions, and sauté until tender. Add green beans, walnuts, rosemary, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with lemon rind.
Author:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 5 A Day Program
CDC 5 A Day Program
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