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Green Beans with Tomato and Basil
Ingredients
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1
tablespoon olive oil
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1
medium onion, chopped
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1
bunch green onions, white part only
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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4
cups trimmed fresh green beans (about 10 oz.) or frozen whole green beans, thawed
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1/4
cup water
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1/4
cup chopped fresh basil or Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
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1/4
teaspoon salt
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1/8
teaspoon ground black pepper
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2
small tomatoes, cut into wedges
Directions
In a very large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, white part of green onions, and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add green beans; cook for 2 minutes more, tossing with tongs frequently. Add water; bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in basil, salt, and pepper. Serve with tomato wedges. Makes 4 servings.
From the Test Kitchen
- Variation TEST KITCHEN TIP:To give this recipe Southern flair, add 1/2 cup chopped ham at the same time as the onions and garlic.
Nutrition Facts
(Green Beans with Tomato and Basil)
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- Calories 84,
- Protein (gm) 3,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 12,
- Fat, total (gm) 4,
- Saturated fat (gm) 1,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 2,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 5,
- Sugar, total (gm) 4,
- Vitamin A (IU) 1166,
- Vitamin C (mg) 21,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 1,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 40,
- Sodium (mg) 155,
- Potassium (mg) 364,
- Calcium (DV %) 61,
- Iron (DV %) 1,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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