Stir-Fried Green Beans
In no time at all, Lapeer, Michigan's Heidi Wilcox stir-fries everyday green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices for this well-seasoned side dish.2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry garlic in butter for 1
- minute. Add the beans; stir-fry 3 minutes longer. Stir in the
- parsley, basil, salt, oregano and cayenne; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes
- or until beans are crisp-tender. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 77 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 358 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.