Advertisement
What's better than a little bit of sweet and a little bit of heat?
These green beans offer sweet and spicy flavors along with the distinctive taste of cilantro and Thai basil. The texture, color and taste of these beans make it a great side dish, and you can also use the sauce to pour over grilled white fish or chicken.
Advertisement
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy
1 pound green beans
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar substitute
1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil
2 tablespoons crushed or chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts
Makes 4 servings
Calories: 80
Total fat: 3.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 11 g
Dietary fiber: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 50 mg
Potassium: 385 mg
Source: Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook (© 2007 Broadway Books).
Advertisement
Learn more about our editorial process.
Advertisement
Try this deliciously different side dish
A versatile, easy and satisfying main dish
Crunchy, hearty and sweet
Fresh tomatoes with avocado make a great snack
Cooling cucumber and spicy ginger add extra flavor to this Asian-inspired dish
Packed with protein, healthy fat, vitamins and minerals, this smoothie will help keep you energized for your day!
Spices and flavors that’ll have you feeling warm and satisfied
Not all ear infections need antibiotics — cold and warm compresses and changing up your sleep position can help
A glass of lemon water in the morning can help with digestion and boost vitamin C levels, and may even help get you into a better routine