Green Beans with Poppy Seed Dressing

Preparation

1. To prepare dressing: Heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add poppy seeds and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl (or jar) and let cool.
2. Add oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, shallot, salt and pepper; whisk (or shake) until blended.
3. To prepare beans: Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain. Warm the dressing in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and toss to coat.

Tips

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 113 calories; 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 5 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 104 mg sodium; 184 mg potassium; 1 g added sugar

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value), Fiber (15% dv), Vitamin A (15% dv)

1 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat (mono)

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