Diabetic Recipes

Green Beans Sautéed in Walnut Oil with Toasted Sesame Seeds

(makes 6 servings)

1 1/2

pounds (720 g) young fresh green beans, stem ends removed

1	tablespoon (15 ml) walnut or olive oil

1	teaspoon (5 ml) sesame seeds, toasted

Bring a large sauté pan of water to a rapid boil and add the beans. Simmer until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well and return to the saucepan.
Lightly coat with walnut oil and sesame seeds. Sauté, tossing frequently, for about 1 minute more. Serve at once.

Per serving:	58 calories (41% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 3 g total; fat )-/2 g saturated fat), 7 g carbohydrates, 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (1 1/2 vegetable), 1/2 fat

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.