Green Bean with Sweet Potato

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)

In a medium saucepan, combine the green beans, water, and salt

Cover and bring to a boil over high heat

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 9-11 minutes or until the green beans are tender but still crisp, stirring occasionally

Let it sit for 5 minutes

Then, drain the liquid and reserve the cooked green beans in a shallow dish

Reserve the cooking liquid from the green beans and set aside

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat

Add the sweet potato puree and whisk until smooth

Add the cornstarch and whisk until combined

Then, add the lemon juice and whisk until smooth

Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat

Add the cooked green beans and stir until coated

Mix in the sweet potato mixture and reserve

TO SERVE: Top the green beans with the sweet potato mixture and breadcrumbs

Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown

Cooking time: approximately 106 calories per serving