LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Alexis Sims with the American Heart Association has a great recipe for you this holiday season.

Creamy Green Beans 
For those who like their vegetables creamy, this recipe can't be beat.

Serves: 4 servings, 1 cup each
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Cooking Instructions
Place beans in a steamer basket and steam over 2 inches of boiling water until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk mayonnaise, mustard and salt in a medium bowl. Add the beans; toss to coat.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Calories Per Serving 49
Total Fat 1g
Sodium 237mg
Carbohydrates 10g
Fiber 4g
Protein 2g
Potassium 242mg

Dietary Exchanges
1 vegetable

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