Garlic Green Beans Recipe
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Garlic Green Beans

By: Howard Levine 
"Here's a quick-and-easy treatment for fresh green beans that calls for just a handful of ingredients. Everyone who eats them loves them. --Howard Levine of Arleta, California"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Place beans and enough water to cover in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Toss beans with garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Serve immediately.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 61 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 298 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I sauteed the garlic and a little chopped onion in the olive oil before tossing it with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great side dish! I used steam in the bag green beans, black pepper vs. white, added a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by Thomas   view full review
I have to say, this is my family's favorite way to have beans fresh-picked from the garden!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by Momster   view full review
A friend (Karyn) gave me this recipe a few years ago and I've been making it since. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My good old stand-by way of preparing green beans - or most any vegetable for that matter. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by LAFOODCRITIC   view full review
I've been using this recipe for over a year now and it is a HUGE hit with my family! Even my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by BJREEVE   view full review
Quite good. An easy change from boring old plain green beans.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by Ericsgal   view full review
Served these for Father's Day dinner and they were great! After I cooke dthe beans in water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by JULIAC   view full review
Great recipe! I added more garlic and heated it in a pan with the olive oil. I also steamed my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller   view full review
Very good, I like garlic a lot, so next time I will add more. These are perfect for those who...

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