Syrian Green Beans with Fresh Herbs

Name: Syrian Green Beans with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Africa, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons each minced fresh cilantro, parsley and mint

This is how my mom always made green beans. She got the recipe from a neighbor when we lived in Turkey. Make a double batch as they make an excellent healthy snack straight from the fridge. Add a thinly sliced onion and red bell pepper if you like. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons each minced fresh cilantro, parsley and mint

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add green beans, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add herbs; cook and stir just until beans are tender, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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