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Broccoli and Green Beans

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To serve, drizzle some green sauce on each plate and top with 1/4 cup pile of hot green beans and 1/4 cup pile of hot broccoli. Delicious, healthy and pretty!

Recipe Ingredients

Green Sauce Ingredients:
2 cups tightly packed, fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)

Other Ingredients:
2 cups green beans, sliced into bite-sized pieces (use fresh or frozen)
2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces (use fresh or frozen)

Recipe Directions

Green Beans

Puree green sauce ingredients in the blender until the sauce is bright and very smooth. Meanwhile, use the stove or microwave to steam green beans and broccoli just until each is bright green and tender-crisp.

To serve, drizzle some green sauce on each plate and top with 1/4 cup pile of hot green beans and 1/4 cup pile of hot broccoli.

Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories: 54; Carbohydrate: 8g; Protein: 3g; Fat: 2g; Saturated fat: 0; Cholesterol: 0; Sodium: 133mg; Fiber: 2g

See also:
Lemon Herb Green Beans
Greek Green Beans
Green Beans Saute
New Potato and Green Bean Salad
Lemon Herb Green Beans

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