South Beach Green Beans With Garlic and Lemon

20 mins

8 servings

5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Another recipe from the South Beach Diet Parties & Recipes Cookbook. The book says that any good quality fresh green beans will do, but suggests that you look for haricots verts. the recipe looks marvelously fast and easy, especially if you use the pre-trimmed green beans from the supermarket. The book also suggests that the beans can be blanched one day in advance if you like. Another make-it-easier tip is to use minced garlic in a jar commonly found in supermarket produce sections (at least in California!).

Ingredients

Instructions

Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add beans, return to a boil, and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Immediately drain in a colander and rinse under very cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
Heat oil in a large nonstick. Add garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add beans and zest; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm OR at room temperature.

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 20 mins

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 34.8
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.8g	3%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.5g	2%
	Dietary Fiber 1.6g	6%
	Sugars 1.9g
Protein 1.1g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 34.8

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.8g

Cholesterol 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 4.5g

Dietary Fiber 1.6g

Sugars 1.9g

Protein 1.1g