Green Beans with Garlic, Lemon, and Parsley Recipe


Submitted by soaraway

Makes 6 servings


Yummy!

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds green beans
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
Directions
  1. Trim green beans, mince garlic, and chop parsley.

  2. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

  3. Drain.

  4. Place beans in bowl of ice water to cool.

  5. Drain well.

  6. Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

  7. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds.

  8. Add beans; sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  9. Stir in parsley and lemon peel.

  10. Season with salt and pepper.

  11. Transfer to platter.

Categories

Vegetables, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Kosher

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 128.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
112
Calories from Fat
77
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.5g
13%
Saturated Fat
3.0g
15%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
62mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates
8.7g
3%
Dietary Fiber
4.0g
16%
Sugars
1.6g
Protein
2.2g
Vitamin A 22% • Vitamin C 39%
Calcium 5% • Iron 7%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B+ 		  Good points
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
    		•    Bad points
  • High in saturated fat
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