Braised Green Beans With Olives And Capers Recipe

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Braised Green Beans With Olives And Capers

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves minced
1 lb green beans ends snapped off
4 canned tomatoes chopped with enough packing juice added to equal 1 cup
8 large black olives pitted and chopped
1 tsp drained capers
1 tbsp minced fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat oil in a large sauté pan then add garlic and sauté over medium heat about 1 minute.
Add beans and stir to coat well with oil and garlic.
Add tomatoes, olives and capers to pan and bring liquid to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low then cover pan and simmer 20 minutes stirring two or three times.
Uncover and cook to evaporate any remaining tomato liquid about 2 minutes.
Stir in basil, salt and pepper then serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	53.38 Kcal (223 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.04g	5%
Sodium	171.03mg	7%
Potassium	171.09mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.09g	2%
Sugars	2.32g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.48g	10%
Protein	1.68g	3%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	16%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	34.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	63.17 Kcal (264 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.59g	5%
Sodium	202.37mg	7%
Potassium	202.45mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.21g	2%
Sugars	2.75g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	10%
Protein	1.99g	3%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	16%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	40.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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