Sautéed Green Beans I

== Description ==
I prepare frozen green beans and certain other frozen vegetables by sautéing in a bit of olive oil in a good skillet by putting them in when still frozen... they thaw and caramelize and taste wonderful! Take Care, Gloria
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: www.foodfit.com
* Preparation Time: 5 Minutes | Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
* Serves: 4
== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb green beans, or haricot vert
* 2 tsp olive oil
* salt to taste
* freshly ground black pepper
== Directions ==
# Pull off any strings along the bean's seams and trim the stem end.
# Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the beans.
# Boil until crisp tender, about 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the width of the beans.
# Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into cold water. Drain.
# Heat a large skillet and add the olive oil. Toss the beans into the skillet and warm through.
# Add salt and pepper to taste.
== Nutritional information ==
Per 4 ounces serving:
* 56 Calories | 2g Total Fat | 0g Saturated Fat | 2g Protein | 8g Total Carbs | 4g Dietary Fiber | 154mg Sodium | 34% Calories From Fat | 13% Calories From Protein | 53% Calories From Carbs
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Category:Green bean Recipes