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Green Beans with Basil and Mint
Ingredients
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6
cups water
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2
pounds fresh green beans, trimmed if desired
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2
cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2
cup shredded fresh basil
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1/3
cup shredded fresh mint
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1
small red sweet pepper, chopped
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2
tablespoons olive oil
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1/2
teaspoon salt
Directions
1. In 4-quart Dutch oven bring water to boiling. Add green beans and return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 7 to 8 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender, adding garlic the last minute of cooking. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine basil, mint, sweet pepper, olive oil, and salt. Add drained green beans and garlic. Toss gently to combine. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
(Green Beans with Basil and Mint)
- Servings Per Recipe 8,
- Calories 71,
- Protein (gm) 2,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 9,
- Fat, total (gm) 4,
- Saturated fat (gm) 1,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 2,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 4,
- Sugar, total (gm) 2,
- Vitamin A (IU) 1215,
- Vitamin C (mg) 32,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 1,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 52,
- Sodium (mg) 154,
- Potassium (mg) 286,
- Calcium (DV %) 61,
- Iron (DV %) 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I've made this numerous times since the recipe first came out in BHG. I love the combination of mint and basil with the green beans. You can make it without the sweet pepper in a pinch and still get the great flavor, however, the pepper really dresses up the dish if you want to make it for company.
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