Dijon-glazed Green Beans

If you entertain for the holidays, then thoughts of what you might serve up this year are probably flickering across your mind. Just because you're trying to stay healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice flavor for you OR your guests! These green beans put a delicious pop of flavor and twist on traditional green beans that can be enjoyed by anyone at any time of the year!

Ingredients:

• 24 oz. fresh green beans, ends trimmed
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 TBSP grass-fed butter
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 oz. walnuts, toasted and chopped

For the Dijon glaze:

• 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. lemon juice (approx 1 good squeeze of half a lemon)
• 1 TBSP olive oil
• 1 packet zero-calorie sweetener

Instructions

1. Toast your walnuts by putting into a small skillet over medium-low heat. Swirl every couple of minutes until the nuts begin to brown and become fragrant; approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Whisk Dijon glaze ingredients in a small dish and set aside.
3. Place green beans in a pot of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Drain the beans and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
4. Place butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and toss and cook until heated through, approximately 4 minutes. 
5. Remove from heat, and toss green beans in the Dijon glaze.
6. Top with toasted walnuts and serve warm.

Makes 3 Servings | Serving Size: 1/3 recipe | One Serving Replaces: 1 vegetable, 1 healthy fat

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