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Basil-Garlic Green Beans

2 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

12 servings

These are a result of getting my son, Mark, to eat green beans. He loves them extra garlicky. —Jenny Witcraft, Cleveland, Ohio.
Basil-Garlic Green Beans
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 5 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, cubed
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

Directions

  1. Place beans in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm.
  2. In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute or until golden brown. Add basil and beans; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 56 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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