Green Beans With Garlic and Ham Recipe

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Green Beans With Garlic and Ham
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
187
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 24 cloves garlic (peeled , halved lengthwise)
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 lb ham steak , cut into strips 1/4 x 2 inches

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add garlic; cook 8 minutes until very tender.
  3. Transfer to a paper towel using a slotted spoon.
  4. Pat dry.
  5. Add salt to pot; return water to boil and add green beans.
  6. Cook beans until just tender, about 6 minutes.
  7. Drain beans, rinse under cold water, pat dry and set aside.
  8. Heat 2 T oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Add ham and saute until crisp, 6 or 7 minutes depending on the moisture content of the ham.
  10. Set aside.
  11. Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  12. Keep garlic separate from beans and ham.
  13. Melt butter with remaining oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  14. Add garlic and mash with a fork or the back of a spoon.
  15. Add green beans and ham.
  16. Toss until heated through and coated with garlic.
  17. Season to your taste with salt and pepper.
  18. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 186.82 Kcal (782 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.88g 18%
Cholesterol 24.46mg 8%
Sodium 1836.76mg 77%
Potassium 427.79mg 9%
Total Carbs 11.9g 4%
Sugars 4.15g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.23g 17%
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 29.4mg 49%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 66.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.24 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.19g 18%
Cholesterol 12.73mg 8%
Sodium 956.04mg 77%
Potassium 222.66mg 9%
Total Carbs 6.19g 4%
Sugars 2.16g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 17%
Protein 5.2g 20%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 49%
Iron 1mg 10%
Calcium 34.7mg 7%

* 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.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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