Lemon-Basil Bean Bowl

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1 pound)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped plum tomato
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans, cooked and drained
• 4 low-fat bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (drained)

Preparation

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
2. Steam the green beans, covered, for 8 minutes or until tender. Combine green beans, tomato, and lima beans in a large bowl. Pour basil mixture over bean mixture, and toss well. Sprinkle with bacon.