GREEN BEAN AND CARAMELIZED ONION SAUTE

1 lb fresh green beans

1 large onion, diced

1 small red pepper, diced

1 tsp Splenda or Stevia granular

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp lemon juice

In a pot over high heat, cook green beans in boiling lightly salted water until crisp-tender, drain.

In a skillet over medium heat, cook onion, red pepper and Splenda in the oil and butter for 8 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring.

Add lemon juice and the beans. Cook 1 minute. Season with salt, optional, and black pepper.

Arrange on serving platter.

Yield: 6 servings

Per serving: 75 calories, 9g carbs, 2g protein, 70mg sodium

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