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Green Beans with Fresh Tarragon Butter

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 4
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Add a new dimension to green beans with the sweet anise flavor of fresh tarragon.
Updated Feb 10, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps

  • 1
    Heat 1 cup water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add beans; reduce heat to medium-high. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients in small bowl.
  • 3
    Drain green beans; return to saucepan. Add tarragon mixture; toss gently to coat.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    * The tarragon mixture can be made up to 24 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • tip 2
    Living a healthy lifestyle and achieving successful weight loss includes keeping physically active. Shoot for at least 30 minutes of some form of physical activity everyday. Too little physical activity can double your risk for heart disease. Yet, few women get enough exercise each day to benefit their heart.

Nutrition

50 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 6g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
50
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
180mg
7%
Potassium
135mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Sugars
2g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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