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String Beans with Garlic and Oil

5 from 13 votes

I was never a fan of string beans until I learned how to cook them properly. Now I love them. The trick is not to overcook them. This is a quick, healthy side dish for all you garlic lovers out there.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

1 lb fresh string beans (washed, ends trimmed)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
salt and fresh pepper

Instructions

Bring a large saucepan filled with 1 inch of water to a boil.
Lower a steamer basket filled with the green beans into it, tightly cover the pan, and steam for 4-5 minutes (don't overcook), until the beans are tender crisp. Drain.
In a saute pan heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until golden.
Add string beans, salt and fresh pepper to taste and toss well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 99kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Sodium: 7mg, Fiber: 4g

- WW Points: 2

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