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Green Beans with Toasted Garlic Recipe

Green Beans with Toasted Garlic Recipe

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Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add beans; cook 5 minutes. Plunge beans into ice water; drain.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and oil; swirl until butter melts. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Remove garlic; set aside. Add beans; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, tossing frequently. Top with garlic.
SESAME-SOY variation: Prepare beans through step 1. Heat 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; sauté 30 seconds. Add beans, 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes, tossing frequently. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds. Yield: 4 servings.
CALORIES 72; FAT 3.8g (sat 0.5g); SODIUM 214mg
CITRUS-NUT variation: Prepare green beans through step 1. Combine beans, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; toss. Combine 2 tablespoons finely chopped blanched hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind, and 1 minced garlic clove; sprinkle over beans. Yield: 4 servings. CALORIES 90; FAT 5.7g (sat 0.7g); SODIUM 156mg
PEPPERY BACON variation: Prepare green beans through step 1. Cook 2 chopped bacon slices in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Add 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add beans; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes. Top with bacon. Yield: 4 servings.
CALORIES 76; FAT 3.6g (sat 1.3g); SODIUM 231mg

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Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	66.88 Kcal (280 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.08g	5%
Cholesterol	5.08mg	2%
Sodium	152.94mg	6%
Potassium	253.76mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.02g	3%
Sugars	3.43g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.5g	14%
Protein	2.49g	5%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	24%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	48.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	55.56 Kcal (233 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.55g	5%
Cholesterol	4.22mg	2%
Sodium	127.05mg	6%
Potassium	210.79mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.49g	3%
Sugars	2.85g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	14%
Protein	2.06g	5%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	24%
Iron	1mg	7%
Calcium	40.4mg	5%

* 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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