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Basil Lemon Green Beans
Total : 15 min

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1½ pounds fresh or frozen green beans
  • 1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  3. Add peas and yellow pepper. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until peas (or beans) are crisp-tender.
  4. Add basil, sugar, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Sauté 30 seconds.
  5. Add lemon juice and sauté 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
Exchange: 1 starch
Carbohydrate Units: 1
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe:
Yields 5 servings, each one equal to 1 cup
 Amount Per Serving
 Calories 80      Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value 
3% Total Fat 2g
0% Cholesterol   0mg
5% Sodium   120mg
5% Total Carbohydrate   14g
16%   Dietary Fiber   4g
0%   Sugars   0g
6% Protein   3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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