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Classifications: Salads

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1 pound fresh green beans

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions: In a saucepan, cover beans with water; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; place in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.

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Background: Note: DIABETIC EXCHANGES: One serving (prepared without salt) equals 1 vegetable, 1 fat; also, 82 calories, 8 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 6 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm protein, 6 gm fat.

Serves: 6

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