Citrus-Rosemary Green Beans

Recipe: Nutrition
Dairy-free
Diabetes Appropriate
Egg-free
High-Fiber
Kosher
Low-Calorie
Low-Carbohydrate
Low-Fat
Low-Saturated Fat
Low-Sodium
Low-Sugar
Nut-free
Soy-free
Vegan
Vegetarian / Meatless
Weight Management
Wheat-Free / Gluten-Free
Dish type
Dinner
Serves
4
Ready in
20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp. agave nectar
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon zest

Directions

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ready in
20 minutes
  1. In a large deep skillet combine carrots and orange juice over high heat; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in green beans; simmer, covered, 7 minutes or until green beans are crisp-tender.
  2. Stir in agave nectar, rosemary and lemon zest. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size
1
Per Serving
Calories 76, Calories Fat 3, Total Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Sodium 18mg, Carbohydrate 18g, Protein 2g
Serving Size1
Calories76
Calories Fat3
Calories (fat) extra4
Total Fat0g
Total Fat (extra)1
Saturated Fat0g
Sodium18mg
Sodium (extra)1
Potassium375mg
Carbohydrate18g
Carbohydrate (extra)6
Fiber3g
Fiber (extra)15
Sugars4g
Protein2g
Vitamin A5990IU
Vitamin A (extra)120
Vitamin C40mg
Vitamin C (extra)68
Iron1mg
Iron (extra)8