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Sautéed Green Beans

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Green beans are a must for my holiday table, but instead of making a green bean casserole which can be loaded with fat and sodium, simply sauté your beans with a little heart-healthy olive oil and some shallots.

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced shallots
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Simmer green beans in a large saucepan for 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove from heat, drain, then plunge beans into ice-cold water to stop the cooking process and retain color. Heat skillet with oil. Add garlic and gently sauté for one minute. Add blanched green beans and sauté for three minutes. Stir in lemon zest and serve.

Serves 6-8

Per Serving: Calories 63, Calories from Fat 21, Total Fat 2.4g (sat 0.3g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 7mg, Carbohydrate 8.3g, Fiber 3.9g, Protein 2.1g

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