1 lb. green beans
2 tsp. olive oil or butter
3 large thinly sliced shallots
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
lemon wedges, for garnish
1. Bring 1/2 inch of water to boil in a 10-inch covered nonstick skillet. Add green beans, simmer, covered over medium-low heat until tender-crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain in colander.
2. Heat oil i skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sugar; cook until softened and golden, about 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper and green beans. cook, stirring until heated through, about 2 minutes.
3. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon zest and basil. Spoon into serving plate. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired and serve immediately.
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Per Serving: 80 calories; 15g carbohydrates; 3g protein; 0g fat; 300mg sodium; 0mg cholesterol; 4g fiber;
3g sugar.