CUBAN GREEN BEANS

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Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups green beans trimmed
1/2 cup cubed ham (optional)
Olive oil for sautéing
2 cloves garlic chopped fine
1 medium onion chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, place the green beans in two quarts of boiling water, with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, uncovered, until fully cooked -- about six minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Sauté the onion in olive oil until the onions begin to get limp. Add crushed garlic and ham and cook for two additional minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lime juice. Pour sauce over cooked green beans and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top and serve.

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