Sautéed Green Beans I

Description
I prepare frozen green beans and certain other frozen vegetables by sautéing 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
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: www.foodfit.com
 * Preparation Time: 5 Minutes | Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
 * Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 1 lb green beans, or haricot vert
 * 2 tsp olive oil
 * salt to taste
 * freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 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.
 * 6) Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional information
Per 4 ounces 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