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Simple Italian Green Bean Recipe
Italian Green Bean Toss, a simple Italian vegetable side dish, green beans tossed with olive oil and chopped garlic. Sometimes simple is the best!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds green beans
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1-2 cloves large garlic chopped or sliced
- balsamic vinegar if desired
Instructions
- Clean the green beans by removing the ends and rinsing in cold water.
- In boiling water (unsalted) cook the green beans until tender (al dent / 10 to 15 minutes), drain and immediately toss gently with salt, garlic and olive oil. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
358mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1175IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
20.8mg
(23%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1175IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 20.8mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.