Really Green Beans Recipe

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Really Green Beans
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Directions:

  1. Remove wide strips of yellow zest from lemon with a veggie peeler.
  2. Place lemon strips, oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in hot saucepan.
  3. Cook over low heat until the oil simmers. Let it simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Trim stem ends from the green beans. Pile them in a large bowl.
  5. Remove lemon zest from the oil.
  6. Crush vitamin C tablets to a powder. Add that powder and salt to the oil and mix well.
  7. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350-450). Preheat grill pan over direct to medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  8. Pour oil mixture over the green beans. Toss til well coated.
  9. Using tongs shake off excess oil and spread green beans on the grill pan in a single layer. Grill over direct medium heat with lid closed as much as possible until browned in spots and crisp-tender (5-7 minutes) turning occasionally.
  10. Remove from pan and season to taste with salt and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  11. Serve Warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 215.92 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.09g 23%
Cholesterol 20.69mg 7%
Sodium 84.04mg 4%
Potassium 460.57mg 10%
Total Carbs 14.58g 5%
Sugars 10.68g 43%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 10%
Protein 7.21g 14%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 28%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 226.7mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 184.59 Kcal (773 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.9g 23%
Cholesterol 17.69mg 7%
Sodium 71.85mg 4%
Potassium 393.75mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.47g 5%
Sugars 9.13g 43%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 10%
Protein 6.17g 14%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 28%
Iron 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 193.8mg 23%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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