Summer Beans with Marinated Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Serves 4 – 6
== Ingredients ==
* 2 shallots, thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1 cup cubed mozzarella
* 2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (basil, tarragon, oregano, and parsley)
* ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
* salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 1 pound fresh beans any kind or a combination of green and yellow types
* 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 
== Directions ==
# In a medium-size bowl, toss the shallots with vinegar.
# Add cubed mozzarella, herbs and oil.
# Toss well to coat, season with salt and pepper and marinate for a few hours or overnight to let flavors blend.
# Bring a medium-size pot of water to a boil and add ½ teaspoon salt.
# Drop in the beans and cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes for small young beans and up to 6 minutes for larger beans.
# Drain.
# Toss the hot beans with the olive oil, shallots, tarragon, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
# The beans will soak up the flavors as they cool to room temperature.
# Toss in the cherry tomatoes.
# Season and drizzle with additional oil and vinegar if desired.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (153g-wt.): 
* 190 calories (120 from fat) | 13g total fat | 3.5g saturated fat | 3g dietary fiber | 8g protein | 9g carbohydrate | 10mg cholesterol | 200mg sodium
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