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French String Beans- Green Beans, Tomato & Basil Salad

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)5.4034
Energy (kCal)125.2753
Carbohydrates (g)26.3012
Total fats (g)1.1453
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Place approximately 1/2 inch of water in a medium-sized stainless steel saucepan and add about 1/2 teaspoon salt. | 2. Bring to a boil. | 3. Add the string beans. | 4. Cover and bring to a strong boil for 5 minutes. | 5. They just turn crunchy, cooked and a wonderful green (not brownish!). | 6. Using a skimmer, lift the beans from the pan and spread them on a large plate to cook off. | 7. Toss the beans with 2 tbsp white wine vinegar and oil. | 8. Season and set aside. | 9. Peel the tomatoes if desired but it is not necessary. | 10. Slice crosswise very thinly. | 11. Place the seasoned string beans in the center of a large platter and arrange the slices of tomatoes around. | 12. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. | 13. Tomatoes need a lot of salt. | 14. Then sprinkle with vinegar and oil. | 15. Wash the fresh basil leaves and separate the leaves. | 16. Pile the largest leaves together. | 17. Roll the leaves into a tight bundle and slice them into very thin, long strips. | 18. Cut the onion into very thin slices and separate the slices into individual rings. | 19. With the beans at the center of the plate, sprinkle the onions on top, surround the green beans with tomato slices, and then arrange the sliced basil leaves around it forming a border. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    string bean 1 - - - -
    red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons 5.662000000000001 0.0805 0.0119 0.0
    peanut oil grapeseed 3 tablespoons - - - -
    salt pepper - - - -
    tomato 3 98.28 21.2394 4.8048 1.092
    virgin olive oil 1/3 cup - - - -
    onion 1/3 cup sliced 21.3333 4.9813 0.5867 0.0533
    basil leaf 15 -20 - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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