The seasonings are perfect companions to the green beans.

Flavorful Green Beans
Level: Easy Prep:  Yield: 7 servings
Total: 40 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh or 2, 14.5-ounce cans green beans
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried

Directions

  1. Place green beans in a large bowl or strainer and rinse. If using fresh, snap off tips.
  2. Place green beans in a large pot with cold water.
  3. Cook green beans on stovetop over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  4. In a separate medium pan, using the cooking spray, saute chopped onions and garlic, for 5 minutes or until they are tender and very lightly browned.
  5. Add onions, garlic, and black pepper to green beans. Spray the cooking spray over mixture and cook on medium heat for another 20 minutes or until green beans are tender, but not soft. Stir occasionally.
  6. Sprinkle dried basil and oregano over green beans. Mix and serve. Serves seven.

Cook's Note

Add sliced mushrooms to make this a healthy version of a traditional Thanksgiving favorite!

 

Nutrition Facts

7 servings per recipe
Serving size: cup
Calories 40 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Sodium 12 mg 1%

Total Carbohydrate   9 g

 3%
Dietary Fiber 4 g 14%
Protein 2 g  
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
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