Green Beans with Toasted Garlic Recipe

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Green Beans with Toasted Garlic
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Directions:

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add beans; cook 5 minutes. Plunge beans into ice water; drain.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and oil; swirl until butter melts. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Remove garlic; set aside. Add beans; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, tossing frequently. Top with garlic.
  3. SESAME-SOY variation: Prepare beans through step 1. Heat 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; sauté 30 seconds. Add beans, 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes, tossing frequently. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds. Yield: 4 servings.
  4. CALORIES 72; FAT 3.8g (sat 0.5g); SODIUM 214mg
  5. CITRUS-NUT variation: Prepare green beans through step 1. Combine beans, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; toss. Combine 2 tablespoons finely chopped blanched hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind, and 1 minced garlic clove; sprinkle over beans. Yield: 4 servings. CALORIES 90; FAT 5.7g (sat 0.7g); SODIUM 156mg
  6. PEPPERY BACON variation: Prepare green beans through step 1. Cook 2 chopped bacon slices in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Add 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add beans; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes. Top with bacon. Yield: 4 servings.
  7. CALORIES 76; FAT 3.6g (sat 1.3g); SODIUM 231mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 66.88 Kcal (280 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.08g 5%
Cholesterol 5.08mg 2%
Sodium 152.94mg 6%
Potassium 253.76mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.02g 3%
Sugars 3.43g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14%
Protein 2.49g 5%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 24%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 48.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 55.56 Kcal (233 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.55g 5%
Cholesterol 4.22mg 2%
Sodium 127.05mg 6%
Potassium 210.79mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.49g 3%
Sugars 2.85g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.91g 14%
Protein 2.06g 5%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 24%
Iron 1mg 7%
Calcium 40.4mg 5%

* 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

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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