Kumara and Beans in Sweet Chilli 

Sweet potato and beans with a hint of chilli.

Suggestions:

This recipe is best made just before serving.
Not suitable to freeze.

Ingredients:

300 g kumara (sweet potato)

300 g fresh green beans

2 Tbsp water

1 Tbsp honey

1 1/2 tsp Thai sweet chilli sauce

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

40 g reduced fat margarine

Directions:

Cut kumara in half lengthways, cut into 1cm slices, cut beans into 5cm lengths.

Steam or boil vegetables until just cooked (approx 10 minutes).

Combine honey, sauce, ginger and margarine in small saucepan. Place on low heat and simmer until margarine is melted. Mix well.

Pour mixture over kumara and beans and mix gently until combined.

Microwave Directions:

Cut kumara in half lengthways, cut into 1cm slices, cut beans into 5cm lengths.

Place kumara in bowl with water. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 minutes. Add beans, cover and cook on HIGH 6 minutes. Let stand for 3 minutes.

Combine honey, sauce, ginger and margarine in bowl, cover and cook on HIGH 40 seconds or until margarine is melted. Mix well.

Pour mixture over kumara and beans and mix gently until combined.

Variations:

Serve as a side dish with Fish Cutlets in Herb Tomato Coulis.

Nutritional Information is for Kumara and Beans in Sweet Chilli only.

Author:

Family Health Publications

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Fish Cutlets in Herb Tomato Coulis

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