Pesto Green Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and rinsed
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tsp pesto sauce
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Arrange green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Stir in garlic, pesto and salt. Saute 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Toss butter mixture with beans in a bowl.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	145.69 Kcal (610 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.12g	19%
Cholesterol	31mg	10%
Sodium	307.93mg	13%
Potassium	251.19mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.49g	3%
Sugars	3.43g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.46g	14%
Protein	2.72g	5%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	55.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	111.17 Kcal (465 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.25g	19%
Cholesterol	23.65mg	10%
Sodium	234.98mg	13%
Potassium	191.68mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.48g	3%
Sugars	2.62g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.64g	14%
Protein	2.08g	5%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.9mg	6%
Calcium	42.4mg	6%

* 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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savory
bitter
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