Green Bean Side Dish

Name: Green Bean Side Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Garlic infuses a delicate flavor in these extremely fresh and versatile beans that would be a great side dish for any entrée at all.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the beans, garlic and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 94 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Mixed Vegetables in Simple & Delicious January/February 2007

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dcscake_OH

Aug 16, 2014

I left out the garlic, and took sliced onions and carmelized them and added it to it. My husband loved it.
purrfektangell

May 23, 2013

In my opinion I thought this recipe was great. I happend to like the taste of oregano so yes I would make it again.
prvbswmn

Mar 25, 2013

For boiled, they are not bad. Might roast or share with same ingredients next time.
skipperstrucking

Nov 28, 2012

One word - Yuck! Oregano does not go with green beans. flavor is strange. (Not good). I usually give suggestions on how to fix a recipe, but I can't help this one.