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This recipe is deliberately simple, letting the fresh taste of tender green beans shine through. Sunflower seeds add an unexpected and delightful nutty flavor and crunch. From the American Diabetes Association. fresh green beans, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, sunflower seeds, fresh oregano cvt Ingredients:
1 lb fresh green beans |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
2 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 tsp salt |
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper |
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes |
2 tbsp sunflower seeds, shelled |
1 tsp chopped fresh oregano |
Directions:
1. Snap the ends off the beans. If they are very young, leave the beans whole; if large, break the beans into 2-inch lengths. Place the beans in a saucepan; add 1 cup of water and the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook about 8 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender; drain.
3. Sprinkle the sunflowers seeds and oregano over the bean. Toss lightly to mix.
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