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Green Beans and Water Chestnuts Recipe

Green Beans and Water Chestnuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans , drimmed (about 5 cups)
2 tsp oil
1 tbsp peeled chopped gingerroot (use a spoon to peel the gingerroot, then chop fine)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
8 oz sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

In a large saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil enough water to cover beans.
Boil beans for 4 inutes. Drain and plunge into ice water to halt cooking; drain.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan.
Stir-fry water chestnuts for 1 minute.
Add garlic and ginger (don't let it brown).
Add beans and salt.
Cook until heated thoroughly, stirring constantly.
Serve on a platter.
Chef note: You can also leave out the water chestnuts and ginger and add a small can of Ro-Tel tomatoes and peppers to create a Mexican dish).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	68.8 Kcal (288 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.51g	2%
Sodium	203.79mg	8%
Potassium	287.88mg	6%
Total Carbs	12.8g	4%
Sugars	4.17g	17%
Dietary Fiber	4.56g	18%
Protein	2.71g	5%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	24%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	43.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	44.62 Kcal (187 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.98g	2%
Sodium	132.18mg	8%
Potassium	186.72mg	6%
Total Carbs	8.3g	4%
Sugars	2.7g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.95g	18%
Protein	1.75g	5%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	24%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	28.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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