Green Beans with Rosemary

1 lb. green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. cracked rosemary or 1 Tbsp. fresh, minced rosemary
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

 

Steam beans for 5 minutes or until tender. 

Sprinkle with rosemary and oil.  Toss to coat well.

Note:  Substitute 1 Tbsp. fresh basil or 1 tsp. dry for rosemary if desired

Note:  Purchase cracked rosemary from http://www.penzeyspice.com/

 

Yield: 4 servings

PER SERVING:     
CALORIES: 50       
FAT: 1.3g            SATURATED FAT: 0.2g
SODIUM: 17mg  
CHOLESTEROL: 0mg 
CARBOHYDRATES: 5 g    
FIBER: 4g

WeightWatchers Points:  0

 

Diabetic Exchange: 1 vegetable

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