Green Beans with Olive Oil and Garlic
(makes 12 servings)
| 2 | pounds (960 g) fresh green beans |
| 1 | cup (30 g) loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves |
| 1/4 | cup (9 g) loosely packed basil leaves |
| refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil |
- Soak the green beans in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt (if using) and the drained green beans. Boil until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Finely mince the parsley, basil, and garlic. Set aside.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add the olive oil and place over medium heat. Add the minced herbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and toss until heated through about 3 minutes. Season with salt (if using) and pepper to taste.
| Per serving: | 37 calories (27% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 8 mg sodium |
| Exchanges: | 1 vegetable |
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