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Green Beans with Anchovies

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"This accompanies Italian pasta dishes very well when you are looking for a 'different' flavor to add to the table." — Marie

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1 (9 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 anchovy fillets, oil reserved
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Place the green beans in a medium saucepan, and mix in the garlic, water, and lemon juice. Cover, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but crisp. Drain, and transfer to a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, mash the anchovy fillets and about 1 tablespoon reserved oil. Toss into the bowl with the green beans. Season with pepper. Serve immediately.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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so good! i sauteed the anchovy with the oil and butter first (b/c then the anchovy dissolves and your left with that great salty taste and no one complaining about eating little fish!). then i added water and beans and boiled - so good!!

—LOKAAUGUNUM

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 10, 2009

This recipe sounds really good but I haven't made it yet. I'm writing to alert others who, like me, must watch their sodium, fat and/or caloric intake, that the nutritional information accompanying this recipe is deceptive. It breaks this recipe down into 4 servings; however, with only a 9oz package of green beans and nothing else to bulk it up, this dish will serve 2 at the most unless you serve really tiny portions. For those of us of who must watch our salt, fat and/or caloric intake, an accurate (and realistic) nutritional analysis is very important.

—Goody2shz

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7 Ratings

Apr 20, 2010

These were really good! I had a bag of 'steamfresh' green beans, so I just cooked them in the microwave as directed on the package, and in a small pan, I sauteed the anchovies w/ the oil, the garlic and I also added about 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. I cooked that until the anchovies melted and then added the lemon juice. I tossed that with the green beans and seasoned them with black pepper. These were really great for something different and I'm glad I gave them a try. I will be making these again! Thanks for pposting. :)

—Christina

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Jun 19, 2008

Husband doesn't much like anchovies and, I think, had made up his mind that he wasn't going to like this before he'd even tried it. I, on the other hand, liked it alot. The flavors blended really nicely. I made it with fresh green beans. Thanks!

—Caroline C

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Jan 22, 2007

Surprisingly good. The anchovy taste isn't overpowering and complements the green beans very well. I added a little extra lemon at the end of a little extra tartness and it was fantastic!

—Heather

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Feb 18, 2013

Fresh (blanched) green beans. 3 inch ribbon of anchovy paste (more next time). Added a couple T's of minced onions. 3 X garlic. As others did I simmered all except beans then added a bit more water with beans.

—PAMELA D. aPROpos of nothing

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Nutrition

Calories
29 kcal
1%

Carbohydrates
4.6 g
1%

Cholesterol
3 mg
< 1%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
1.8 g
4%

Sodium
110 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Green Beans with Anchovies

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 29
** Calories from Fat: 3

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0.3g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 3mg < 1 %
** Sodium 110mg 4 %
** Potassium 24mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 4.6g 1 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
** Protein 1.8g 4 %
** Sugars 1.7g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C 10 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 8 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 6 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.