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Simple Green Beans

Here's a fast, efficient way to cook green beans (and other vegetables), eliminating the fuss of bringing a large pot of water to a boil or draining the veggies.

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Difficulty
Easy
Cook Time
5–10 Minutes
Cuisine
Amercan, Mediterranean
Prep Time
<5 Minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 2 fl oz water equal to 1/4 cup
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 3/4 pound Green Beans, fresh ends trimmed
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 wedge yields Fresh Lemon Juice (fresh squeezed)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories 57 kcal
  • Total Fat 3.57 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.510 g
  • Trans Fat 0.000 g
  • Sodium 151 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 6.05 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.3 g
  • Sugars 2.79 g
  • Protein 1.57 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Vitamin A 587 IU
  • Vitamin C 10.7 mg
  • Calcium 33 mg‍
  • Iron 0.91 mg

Directions

  1. Place green beans in a large skillet; pour in 1/4 cup water.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as water comes to a boil, cover pan and cook 3 minutes.
  3. Uncover pan, and stir in the olive oil. Cook 1 minute or until water evaporates and beans are crisp-tender.
  4. Squeeze the lemon over the beans and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss and serve.

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