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Green Beans with Turnips
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Portions:
8
Serving
Size:
1/2 cup
- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Lower Protein
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 medium turnips
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Preparation
- Remove ends from the green beans and cut into 1-1/2" pieces. Peel turnips and dice each one into 8 pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Place vegetables and garlic in a medium-size pot. Cover with 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and drain water. Add butter, pepper and salt. Gently toss to mix seasonings with vegetables. Serve hot.
- Remove to serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.
Helpful hints
- Add a dash of hot sauce if you like spicy vegetables.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 58
Protein 1 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 8 mg
Sodium 104 mg
Potassium 199 mg
Phosphorus 33 mg
Calcium 36 mg
Fiber 3.0 g
Renal and renal diabetic food choices
- 1 vegetable, medium potassium
- 1/2 fat
Carbohydrate choices
1/2
Submitted by: Recipe created exclusively for DaVita.com by DaVita dietitian Sara, RD, CSR, CDE, from California.
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