Sweet Potatoes and
Green Beans Diablo

4 oz fresh green beans, tips and strings removed
1 (9 oz.) sweet potato, peeled, cut into ¼" lengthwise strips
1 T Dijon mustard
1 T honey
1/4 t cornstarch
1/8 t dried dill
salt and pepper to taste

Light grill or preheat oven. On a 14" square sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil place sweet potato strips and green beans in center. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; blend well. Drizzle over vegetables; stir gently to coat. Wrap and seal securely with tight double folds. Place foil packet over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from flame (or medium-high heat on gas barbecue). Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Open packet; stir gently. Serve immediately.

Oven Option: Heat oven to 425°F. Prepare vegetables in foil packet as directed above. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Open packet; stir gently.

4 servings, each: Calories 92.2, Fat 0.88 g. (8% cff), Carbohydrate 19.69 g., Protein 1.94 g.

Healing Heart Hint

Sweet potatoes are not related to white potatoes. Persons with allergies to white potatoes can eat sweet potatoes or yams, which contain beta-carotene, an antioxidant known to fight cancer. For a snack treat, slice sweet potatoes, sprinkle with cinnamon or other spices and bake in a medium oven until crispy.

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©1995 Dr. Neal Pinckney

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