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Tarragon Green Beans

By: Ruby Williams

"A mixture of celery, onion and green pepper adds a spark to this simple green bean side dish from Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana. It's pleasantly seasoned with dried tarragon and lemon-pepper, so its flavor complements most main-dish meats."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the beans, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in margarine until tender. Stir in the tarragon, lemon-pepper and pepper. Drain beans; add vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 74 calories, 4 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 274 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1 fat.