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Lemony Green Beans
Ingredients
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1 1/2
pounds green beans, trimmed, or three 9-oz. pkg. frozen whole green beans
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3
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3
large shallots, cut into thin wedges
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6
cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1
tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
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1/2
teaspoon salt
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1/8
teaspoon ground black pepper
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Lemon wedges
Directions
1. In a 12-inch skillet cook beans in lightly salted boiling water for 2 to 5 minutes or until barely crisp-tender. Drain; rinse beans with cold water. Cover and chill up to 4 hours
2. In same skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown. Add green beans. Toss for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel, salt, and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 8 servings.
3. To serve right away: Chilling step may be omitted
Nutrition Facts
(Lemony Green Beans)
- Servings Per Recipe 8,
- Calories 80,
- Protein (gm) 2,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 9,
- Fat, total (gm) 5,
- Saturated fat (gm) 1,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 4,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
- Sugar, total (gm) 2,
- Vitamin A (IU) 583,
- Vitamin C (mg) 24,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 1,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 32,
- Sodium (mg) 152,
- Potassium (mg) 212,
- Calcium (DV %) 40,
- Iron (DV %) 1,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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