Garden Green Beans Recipe

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Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida uses garlic and Italian seasoning to dress up green beans straight from the garden. "This fast flavorful side dish is frequently on the menu for special occasions," she relates.

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Garden Green Beans Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion, optional
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms, onion if desired and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in water chestnuts and seasonings; heat through. Drain beans and stir into skillet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared without salt) equals 38 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable.

Originally published as Garden Green Beans in Quick Cooking July/August 2000, p56

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Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Chris Recipes

I make this recipe all of the time. This is our favorite way to serve green beans!!

 
 
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