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Flavorful Green Beans

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Photo attribution: Flickr: rpongsaj
Ready In: 40 minutes
Serves: 7
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added SugarVeganVegetarianLow Sodium
The seasonings are perfect companions to the green beans.

What you'll need

Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Large bowl or strainer
Large pot
Medium pan
Stovetop
Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 7
2 pounds Green Beans Fresh
1/2 cup Water
1/3 cup Onions chopped
4 cloves Garlic chopped
of Nonstick Cooking Spray
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Basil Dried
1/2 teaspoon Oregano Dried

Directions

1.Place green beens in a large bowl or strainer and rinse. Then, snap off tips.
2.Place green beans in a large pot and add ½ cup of cold water.
3.Cook green beans on stovetop over medium heat for 10 minutes.
4.In a separate medium pan, saute chopped onions and garlic, using the cooking spray, for 5 minutes or until they are tender and very lightly browned.
5.

Add onions, garlic, and black pepper to green beans. Spray the cooking spray over mixture, and cook on medium heat for another 20 minutes or until green beans are tender, but not soft. Stir occasionally.

6.Sprinkle dried basil and oregano over green beans. Mix and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 7

Amount Per Serving
Calories 40
% Daily Value*
Sodium 12 mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 9 g3%
Dietary Fiber 4 g14%
Protein 2 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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