“New” Green Bean Sauté

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil of your choice)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, whole or chopped, removing the ends
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of ½ a lemon (about 1-1 ½ tablespoons)

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Rinse any fresh vegetables before preparing.
  2. In a large skillet, over medium heat, add oil.
  3. Once oil is hot, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until garlic is light brown.
  4. Add green beans, salt, and pepper. Cook and occasionally stir for about 5 minutes or until green beans are bright green and fork tender. 
  5. Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. 
  6. Serve immediately or cool and store in the refrigerator for three to four days.

Try this recipe with Crispy Bread Crumb Topping

 

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories, 45; Carbohydrate, 4 g; Protein, 1 g; Total Fat, 3.5 g; Saturated Fat, 0 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 2 g; Total Sugars, 1 g; Sodium, 80 mg; Calcium, 30 mg; Folate, 1 mcg; Iron, 0 mg.

Makes 4 servings, approximately ½ cup each.

If you choose to cool and refrigerate the green beans, make sure to heat it to 165°F before eating.

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“New” Green Bean Sauté

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil of your choice)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, whole or chopped, removing the ends
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of ½ a lemon (about 1-1 ½ tablespoons)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Rinse any fresh vegetables before preparing.
  2. In a large skillet, over medium heat, add oil.
  3. Once oil is hot, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until garlic is light brown.
  4. Add green beans, salt, and pepper. Cook and occasionally stir for about 5 minutes or until green beans are bright green and fork tender. 
  5. Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. 
  6. Serve immediately or cool and store in the refrigerator for three to four days.

Try this recipe with Crispy Bread Crumb Topping

 

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories, 45; Carbohydrate, 4 g; Protein, 1 g; Total Fat, 3.5 g; Saturated Fat, 0 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 2 g; Total Sugars, 1 g; Sodium, 80 mg; Calcium, 30 mg; Folate, 1 mcg; Iron, 0 mg.

Makes 4 servings, approximately ½ cup each.

If you choose to cool and refrigerate the green beans, make sure to heat it to 165°F before eating.

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