Categories: Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1 small clove garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, (optional)
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place a medium bowl of ice water near the stove. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the beans to the ice water to cool. Remove from the ice water with a slotted spoon and let drain on a kitchen towel; blot dry with another towel.

2. If using fresh garlic, mash with salt using the back of a spoon until a paste forms. Whisk the garlic paste (or garlic powder and salt) with yogurt, oil, parsley (if using) and pepper in a large bowl. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Serve cold.

3. Nutritional Value: Calories 84, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 158 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, Potassium 165 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 20%

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