Recipes - Nutrition For Children

Honey-Mustard Green Beans

By Jane Calloway; photo by Tina Rupp, Parenting
 
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Green Beans Kid-Friendly RecipePrep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

To make ahead: Fully prepare up to one day before, cover, and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

* 4 tsp honey
* 4 tsp Dijon mustard
* 4 tsp apple cider vinegar
* 1 tbs olive oil
* 3/4 tsp salt
* 2 lbs green beans, trimmed

1. In a large bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and salt; set aside

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.

3. Toss green beans in honey-mustard mixture and serve warm or at room temperature.

Kid-Friendly RecipeHow kids can help: Whisk dressing, snap ends off green beans.
Per serving: 65 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 285 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol.



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