Herb Buttered Beans with Tomato Dice

In steamer basket over saucepan of boiling water, cover and steam beans until tender-crisp, 6 to 10 minutes. Place in bowl.

Herb Butter: Add butter, parsley and thyme; toss to coat beans. Garnish with tomatoes.

Additional information :

Variations
Balsamic Buttered Beans with Tomato Dice: Omit parsley and thyme. Toss beans with 2 tsp (10 mL) balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil; and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper.

Per serving: about 76 cal, 2 g pro, 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 9 g carb, 3 g fibre, 10 mg chol, 44 mg sodium. % RDI: 5% calcium, 10% iron, 13% vit A, 23% vit C, 16% folate.

Jalapeño Buttered Beans with Tomato Dice: Omit parsley and thyme. Toss beans with 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lime rind and 1 tbsp (15 mL) each chopped fresh coriander or parsley, Jalapeño pepper and lime juice.

Per serving: about 75 cal, 2 g pro, 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 9 g carb, 3 g fibre, 10 mg chol, 45 mg sodium. % RDI: 4% calcium, 10% iron, 15% vit A, 30% vit C, 16% folate.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2003