Green Beans with Basil and Mint
A great recipe especially if you need a side dish in a hurry. Green beans, red sweet pepper, garlic, basil, and mint, make a vibrant, yet tasty addition to your dinner table.
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Green Beans with Basil and Mint
Directions
- 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.
- 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)
- Per serving:
- 71 kcal ,
- 4 g fat
- (1 g sat. fat ,
- 0 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 2 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 0 mg chol. ,
- 154 mg sodium ,
- 9 g carb. ,
- 4 g fiber ,
- 2 g sugar ,
- 2 g pro.
Reviews (1)
Mary Shimkus
1981 Days Ago
I tried this tonight with yellow pepper since I had it in the house, I sprinkled toasted sunflower seeds and just a little black pepper on the beans. This was a great, fresh tasting side dish with chicken. I'll definitely make it again.