| By : Amrita ( Posted on :15 Feb, 2007 ) | Total Views : 305 | Previous | Next |
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 6
Calories: 28
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Ingredients
• 500 gm mixed cut green & wax beans
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons pimiento, chopped
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• Sugar substitute equivalent to 5 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices
• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
• Crisp lettuce leaves
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
Directions
1. Drain beans, saving liquid.
2. Combine this liquid with vinegar in a saucepan.
3. Add mixed pickling spice, either loose or in a small cheesecloth bag.
4. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, mix all the vegetables in a bowl.
6. Remove liquid from heat; add sweetener and stir until dissolved.
7. Pour over vegetables and remove spice bag or loose spices.
8. Chill several hours, stirring occasionaly.
9. Drain before serving on crisp lettuce.
