FRESH GREEN BEANS & GARLIC

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 pounds fresh green beans
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • 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., 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 : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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