JALAPENO GREEN BEANS

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This simple green bean dish gets a bit of a kick from jalapeno pepper. If you don't like things too spicy, reduce the amount of jalapeno by half-or eliminate it completely. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno and shallot; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add beans and salt; cook and stir until beans are tender, reducing heat if necessary, 8-10 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges