Green Beans with Fresh Lime and Mustard

1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large shallot, finely minced (about ¼ cup)

2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon-style mustard

½ teaspoon lime zest

Juice of one lime

2 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar

½-1 teaspoon sugar (or sugar substitute equivalent)

1 tablespoon oil extra-virgin olive oil oil

3 tablespoons low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Add 2-inches of water to the bottom of a steamer and place over medium-high heat.Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl whisk together garlic, shallot, mustard, lime zest and juice, vinegar, oil, sugar and broth until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.When the water reaches a boil, steam the green beans over it for 3 to 4 minutes or until just tender-crisp and bright green. Transfer beans to a colander and plunge immediately into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well and let cool.Place chilled beans in the dressing bowl; tossing and stirring to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes, tossing once or twice more.Serves six.@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving (without added salt): 56 calories (40 percent from fat), 2.5 g fat (0.3 g saturated), 8.3 g carbohydrates, 2.2 g fiber, 1.7 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 83 mg sodium.LeanTip: Any mustard will do, but the better quality the mustard the better the flavor. You could also make this with vegetable broth.