Asian-style Green Beans with Cashews

Asian-Style Green Beans with Cashews - 7g Carbs, 2g Fiber From: Ladies Home Journal

2 lb green beans, trimmed 3 Tbsp rice-wine vinegar 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp grated lemon peel 2/3 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup chopped roasted cashews, divided

1. Bring a large saucepan filled two thirds with water to a boil; add beans. Cook beans until just tender, about 7 minutes. Drain in colander under cold running water.

2. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, oil, ginger, salt, sugar and lemon peel in a large bowl. Add beans, green onions and 1/4 cup of the cashews; toss well and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup cashews. Serve immediately.

Nutrition facts are based on 1/2 cup per serving Makes 6 cups

Nutrition facts per serving: 75 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 1g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 233mg Sodium, 7g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 2g Protein

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