Tarragon Green Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites

"A mixture of celery, onion and green pepper adds spark to this simple green bean side dish. It's pleasantly seasoned with dried tarragon and lemon-pepper, so its flavor complements most main-dish meats."

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INGREDIENTS

4 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, combine the beans, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in margarine until tender. Stir in the tarragon, lemon-pepper and pepper.
Drain beans; add vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

FOOTNOTES

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 74 calories, 274 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 9 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm protein, 4 gm fat, 2 gm fiber. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1 fat. 6 servings.