An easy dish with an interesting twist.

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans


• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• Zest of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons finely grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Sweetener equivalent to 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ThickenThin not/Sugar thickener


• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

   

Directions

Makes 4 servings.

1. Trim beans and cook in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, combine water, soy, lime zest and juice, ginger, garlic, sweetener and ThickenThin not/Sugar thickener in a sauté pan large enough to hold the beans.

3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until thick. Add drained beans and toss to coat.

4. Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.

Nutrition

Nutrition* (per serving, as calculated by Mastercook): 110 calories; 7g fat; 12g carbs (of which 5g is fiber); 5g protein.

*based on no-calorie sweetener