Green Beans with Cilantro
Recipe from Diabetic Living

When shopping for green beans, select ones that are bright green with no bruises, bulges, or brown spots.


Green Beans with Cilantro

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Ingredients
  • 6  ounces
    fresh green beans, trimmed
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  teaspoon
    olive oil
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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  • 1  tablespoon
    snipped fresh cilantro
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Directions
1.
Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add water to just below the basket. Bring water to boiling over medium-high heat. Place beans in steamer basket. Cover; steam for 8 to 10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
2.
In a large nonstick skillet, cook garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Add beans, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, tossing occasionally. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition information
Calories 50, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 152 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 28%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5, Fat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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