Recipe: Green Beans with Citrus Vinaigrette

GREEN BEANS WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
5 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and add green beans. Cook beans for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, and drain. Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes or until shallots begin to brown, stirring constantly.

Combine the shallots, lemon rind, lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, salt and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Slowly add 4 1/2 teaspoons oil, stirring well. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the beans, tossing gently to coat.

Makes 6 servings (serving size 1 cup)

Nutrition information per cup: 89 cal., 4 g total fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg chol., 3 g pro., 12 g carbo., 5 g fiber, 150 mg sodium.

Source: Health magazine, November 2007