10 oz Package Frozen Green Beans
1/2 cup Water
1 Bay Leaf
4 Whole Cloves
2 tbsp Wine Vinegar, red or white
1 tbsp Margarine
1 package Equal Sweetener
Directions
Combine the beans, water, bay leaf and cloves in a saucepan. Cook
until the beans are tender, about 3 minutes. Drain off the water.
Add the vinegar and margarine. Saute for 3 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and cloves. Sprinkle on the sweetener and serve.
Serves 4
One Serving = Calories: 46 Carbohydrates: 0 Protein: 1 Fat: 3
Sodium: 37 Potassium: 39 Cholesterol: 0
Exchange Value: 1 Vegetable Exchange + 1/2 Fat Exchange
Source: Holiday Cookbook, American Diabetes Association, ISBN
0-13-024894-0, by Betty Wedman, M.S.,R.D.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Diabetic; Vegetables; Holidays; Vegetarian; Side Dishes
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