Garlic String/Green Beans (Fit for Life) Recipe

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Garlic String/Green Beans (Fit for Life)
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Directions:

  1. In large heavy saucepan, heat oil.
  2. Add garlic and beans, and saute over high heat to sear beans, stirring frequently so they do not burn.
  3. Add thyme, sea salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Add water and bouillon.
  5. Bring to boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until beans are tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife.
  6. Add more water, if necessary.
  7. Frozen beans will take only half the time.
  8. Add squeeze of lemon juice and toss well.
  9. Original recipe states it serves 2 but it easily will serve four as a side dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 136.63 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.02g 11%
Sodium 307.44mg 13%
Potassium 498.44mg 11%
Total Carbs 16.88g 6%
Sugars 2.38g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7.16g 29%
Protein 4.79g 10%
Vitamin C 38.2mg 64%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 110.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 37.56 Kcal (157 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 11%
Sodium 84.52mg 13%
Potassium 137.03mg 11%
Total Carbs 4.64g 6%
Sugars 0.65g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 29%
Protein 1.32g 10%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 64%
Calcium 30.3mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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