String Beans with Garlic and Oil

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    99 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

String Beans with Garlic and Oil

I was never a fan of string beans until I learned how to cook them properly. Now I love them. The trick is not to overcook them. This is a quick, healthy side dish for all you garlic lovers out there.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh string beans (washed, ends trimmed)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
  • salt and fresh pepper
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large saucepan filled with 1 inch of water to a boil.
  2. Lower a steamer basket filled with the green beans into it, tightly cover the pan, and steam for 4-5 minutes (don't overcook), until the beans are tender crisp. Drain.
  3. In a saute pan heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until golden.
  4. Add string beans, salt and fresh pepper to taste and toss well.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Fiber 4g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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