Lemony Green Beans Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Green beans9 Ounce
 Sugar1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Sliced water chestnuts1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Onion1⁄2 Small
 Margarine/Butter1 Tablespoon
 Pepper1 Dash
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 264 Calories from Fat 109

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12 g19%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g10.8%

Trans Fat 0.9 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 618.6 mg25.8%

Total Carbohydrates 33 g11%

Dietary Fiber 10.7 g42.8%

Sugars 9.1 g

Protein 6 g12.2%

Vitamin A 10.8% Vitamin C 20.1%

Calcium 1.6% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Partially thaw green beans under hot running water about 30 seconds.
Cut an 18x12-inch piece of heavy foil.
Place beans in center of foil.
Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper.
Top with water chestnuts and onion.
Dot with margarine.
Bring up long edges of foil and, leaving a little space for expansion of steam, tightly seal top, then each end.
Place foil packet in center of the cooking grill.
Grill 20 minutes or till beans are tender.
Open packet.
Drizzle grilled vegetables with the lemon juice.
Serve with lemon slices.
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