From the American Institute for Cancer Research, www.aicr.org

15 minutes prep time  |  Serves 4                  

What you need:
 

• 3/4 lb green beans, stemmed and halved
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp mint, cut into thin strips
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest, to taste
• 1 tsp minced shallot
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
   

What you do:
 

1. Steam beans 5 minutes or until tender but still crisp.
2. In large bowl, use fork or whisk to combine mustard, lime juice, and salt, mixing until creamy. Stir in mint, lemon zest, and shallot.
3. Drain cooked beans and add to mustard mixture, stirring to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

Per serving: 22 Calories, 1 g Protein, 5 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 0 g Total fat, 194 mg Sodium, Vitamin C