Asian-style Green Beans with Cashews

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Ladies Home Journal
 * Makes 6 Cups

Ingredients

 * 2 lb green beans, trimmed
 * 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp sugar
 * ¼ tsp grated lemon peel
 * ⅔ cup sliced green onions
 * ½ cup chopped roasted cashews, divided

Directions

 * 1) Bring a large saucepan filled two thirds with water to a boil.
 * 2) Add beans.
 * 3) Cook beans until just tender, about 7 minutes.
 * 4) Drain in colander under cold running water.
 * 5) Meanwhile, combine vinegar, oil, ginger, salt, sugar and lemon peel in a large bowl.
 * 6) Add beans, green onions and ¼ cup of the cashews.
 * 7) Toss well and transfer to a serving bowl.
 * 8) Sprinkle top with remaining ¼ cup cashews.
 * 9) Serve immediately.

Nutritional information
Based on ½ cup per serving:
 * 75 calories | 5g total fat | 1g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 233mg sodium | 7g carbs | 2g fiber | 2g protein