Green Beans with Limes
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Simply sauteed green beans get a zing of fresh flavor with a bit of lime peel and juice. For crunch, add 14 cup sliced almonds the last 5 minutes of cooking. Stir often to toast evenly.
Servings:
4
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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1 poundfresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces (4 cups)see savings
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1 tablespooncooking oil or olive oilsee savings
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1limesee savings
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Directions
1.
In a large skillet cook green beans in hot oil over medium heat for 18 to 20 minutes until crisp-tender and lightlybrowned, using a spatula to gently lift beans occasionally to prevent them from sticking. Meanwhile, shred 1 teaspoon of lime peel. Cut lime in half. Add lime peel to beans. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
2.
Lightly season beans with salt, drizzle with lime juice, and serve immediately. Makes 4 (1/2-cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 66, Total Fat 4 g, Sodium 67 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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