Citrus Green Beans
Wonderful served with poultry or lean pork.

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup sliced shallots (about 2 large)
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted

Cook green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Add green beans; stir well. Add orange rind, orange juice, pepper, and salt; sauté 2 minutes. Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with nuts.

Per Serving: 87 Calories; 4g Fat (34.2% calories from fat); trace Saturated Fat; 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 68mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.

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