French-Style Green Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed and strings removed
1 tbsp fat-free margarine
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:

Slice beans in half lengthwise. Melt margarine in a large skillet. Add beans, and sauté 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Combine cornstarch and water; pour over beans. Cook, tossing gently, 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice. Just before serving, sprinkle with toasted almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	66.74 Kcal (279 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.98g	5%
Sodium	116.43mg	5%
Potassium	253.99mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.59g	3%
Sugars	2.86g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.05g	12%
Protein	3.57g	7%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	45.5mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	45.77 Kcal (192 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.04g	5%
Sodium	79.85mg	5%
Potassium	174.19mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.89g	3%
Sugars	1.96g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.09g	12%
Protein	2.45g	7%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	19%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	31.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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