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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 99 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh string beans (washed, ends trimmed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
- salt and fresh pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan filled with 1 inch of water to a boil.
- 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.
- In a saute pan heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until golden.
- Add string beans, salt and fresh pepper to taste and toss well.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.