Skinny Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tablespoons reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light (gluten-free)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add beans and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for about 8-10 minutes until tender crisp.
- Drain beans and set aside.
- In a nonstick pan, sauté garlic and 1 tablespoon butter over low heat just until light brown. Add beans and toss to coat.
- Remove beans from heat and place beans in a serving dish. Add ½ tablespoon butter and let melt over beans. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 184mgFiber: 3gBlue Smart Points: 1Green Smart Points: 1Plus Points: 1