Recipe of the Week: 5-Minute Green Beans

Green beans are a rich source of vitamin K, C, and A, as well as health-promoting carotenoid phytonutrients such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, and one cup contains only 44 calories—great reasons to enjoy this easy-to-prepare recipe as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb green beans2 tsp fresh lemon juice2 medium cloves garlic, chopped3 TBS extra vigin olive oilsea salt and pepper to tasteOptional:3 TBS goat cheese2 TBS sliced almonds4-5 drops soy sauce1 TBS sliced sun dried tomatoes2 TBS roasted red bell peppers1 TBS chopped basil

Directions:

Chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out its health promoting properties.Fill the bottom of a steamer pot with 2 inches of watger.While steam is building up in steamer, cut ends off green beans.steam for 5 minutes. A fork should pierce through them easily when they are done.Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss green beans with the remaiing ingredients while they are sill hot.

Serves 2

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Foods RatingRuleDV>=75% OR
Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10%DV>=50% OR
Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5%DV>=25% OR
Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for 5-Minute Green Beans

Source: Recipe of the Week: 5-Minute Green Beans

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