Sautéed Green Beans I

Saut�ed Green Beans - 8g Carbs, 4g Fiber

{I prepare frozen green beans and certain other frozen vegetables by sauteeing in a bit of olive oil in a good skillet by putting them in when still frozen... they thaw and caramelize and taste wonderful! Take care, Gloria] From www.foodfit.com Serves: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes

1 lb green beans, or haricot vert 2 tsp olive oil Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper

1. Pull off any strings along the bean's seams and trim the stem end.

2. Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the beans.

3. Boil until crisp tender, about 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the width of the beans.

4. Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into cold water. Drain.

5. Heat a large skillet and add the olive oil. Toss the beans into the skillet and warm through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Size: about 4 ounces Nutrition per Serving: 56 Calories, 2g Total Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 2g Protein, 8g Total Carbs, 4g Dietary Fiber, 154mg Sodium, 34% Calories from Fat, 13% Calories from Protein, 53% Calories from Carbs

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