Taste of Home
Fresh Green Beans & Garlic
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
I am a firm believer that fresh is best. I developed this recipe to take advantage of our garden veggies. It really shows off the full flavor of the green beans. —Carol Mayer, Sparta, Illinois
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 garlic cloves, sliced
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2 pounds fresh green beans
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1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until golden. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic from pan; reserve. Add green beans to pan; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
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2.
Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or just until beans are tender and broth is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved garlic.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 91 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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