Healthful Recipes
	Side Dishes

	Green Vegetables With Sesame-Ginger Dressing

The fresh ginger in the dressing gives a zesty boost to these old favorites.

2 C. green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces (fresh or frozen)
2 C. broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
1/4 C. water

Sesame-Ginger Dressing:

2 T. low-sodium soy sauce
1 t. rice wine vinegar
1/2 t. sesame oil
1 t. honey
1/2 t. fresh ginger, grated

1. Whisk ingredients together. Set aside.
2. Microwave fresh green beans with water in covered bowl on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove cover carefully, allowing steam to escape away from you; stir green beans and add fresh broccoli florets. Cover and microwave together on high for 2 minutes. (If using frozen green beans and/or broccoli, follow microwave directions on packaging.)
3. Drain green beans and broccoli; mix in dressing while still warm. Let vegetables chill in refrigerator until ready to serve (at least 2 to 10 minutes).

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YIELD: 4 servings

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS PER SERVING: Calories, 42; fiber, 3 grams; fat, 1 gram; cholesterol, 0 milligramas; sodium 317 milligrams