• 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
• 1 tsp. unsalted butter or margarine
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. coarse mustard
• 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

Place beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in mustard. Add green beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Per serving: calories 48, fat 1.3g, 22% calories from fat, cholesterol 3mg, protein 2.3g, carbohydrates 8.4g, fiber 4.0g, sugar 3.1g, sodium 72mg, diet points 0.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.4, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.2, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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