**Tangy Green Beans: A Diabetic-Friendly Delight**
Bursting with flavor and nutrition, tangy green beans are a perfect side dish for any meal. Not only are they low in calories and carbohydrates, but they're also packed with essential vitamins and minerals. This collection of recipes offers a variety of ways to prepare this versatile vegetable, ensuring that you'll never get bored. From classic sautéed green beans to innovative salads and casseroles, these recipes cater to a range of tastes and preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight side dish or a special dish for a dinner party, you're sure to find a recipe here that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you feeling satisfied.
TANGY GREEN BEANS
This vegetable side dish is delicately dressed with white wine vinegar and subtle mustard and garlic seasonings, rather than swimming in butter and salt.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beans and red pepper in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Transfer bean mixture to a serving bowl; add vinaigrette and stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TANGY GREEN BEANS FIT FOR A DIABETIC
This recipe originally came from the Mayo Clinic so you know that it has be be good for you. Prep time will be longer if using fresh beans.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Beans
Time 23m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook beans and red peppers in a steamer basket over water until crisp-tender.
- Whisk together all remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
- Transfer beans to a serving bowl.
- Add dressing and stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 88.9, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3, Protein 1.7
SWEET AND TANGY GREEN BEANS
Sweet and tangy! This is a wonderful alternative to plain green beans or green bean casserole. It is quick and easy to make. Gives a unique twist to a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Provided by ODIEZMA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fry the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Remove bacon, and set aside while reserving the grease in the pan. Stir the sugar, vinegar and onion into the bacon grease, and reduce the heat to medium. Add the beans, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the beans have reached your desired doneness. Crumble the bacon over the top before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 145.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
TANGY ITALIAN GREEN BEANS
And round out any meal with Italian Green Beans from Rudy Martino. The sharpness of the Parmesan cheese goes nicely with the tangy flavor of the chicken. "This has been a family favorite for many years," writes the Lombard, Illinois reader.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place beans and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cheese, bread crumbs, garlic salt and pepper. Drain beans; drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with cheese mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are a deep green color and have no blemishes.
- Trim the green beans before cooking. Remove the tough ends of the beans.
- Cook the green beans until they are tender-crisp. Do not overcook the beans, or they will become mushy.
- Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the green beans. Some good options include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve the green beans immediately. Green beans are best when served fresh.
Conclusion:
Tangy green beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people with diabetes. The beans are low in carbohydrates and calories, and they are a good source of fiber. The tangy dressing adds a delicious flavor to the beans, and it helps to balance out the sweetness of the beans. This recipe is a great way to enjoy green beans as part of a healthy diet.
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