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Lemon-Garlic Green Beans

By: Gail Orsillo

"'My brother made this stove top side dish as his contribution to Christmas dinner one year. We liked it so much that it became a mainstay in our household. -Gail Orsillo of Lynnwood, Washington"

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook the garlic in oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the beans; cook and stir for 10-13 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the lemon juice, pepper and salt.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 54 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.