GARLIC GREEN AND WAX BEANS

Garlic Green and Wax Beans image

"Even non-garlic lovers like this fresh-tasting salad," shares Marilou Robinson of Portland, Oregon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans
1-1/2 pounds fresh wax beans
7 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Place beans and 6 garlic cloves in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk and vinegar; let stand for 1 minute. Whisk in the oil, salt, pepper and remaining garlic. Pour over beans and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges