LEMONY ALMOND-FETA GREEN BEANS
When you find a vegetable recipe that demands second helpings, it's definitely worth sharing. I made these green beans for a dinner party, and that's exactly what happened! I like to use haricots verts, the skinny type of green bean. -Samantha Bowman, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until beans turn bright green. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add green beans and almonds; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH PARSLEY
Baby green beans tossed in olive oil and parsley. We always have parsley growing in our garden and we love beans.You can steam the beans in the microwave if you prefer. You can use butter in place of the olive oil if your not keen on the oil
Provided by Jubes
Categories Greens
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Top an tail the beans if required. If you use baby beans then this step can be omitted.
- Cook beans in boiling salted water, until cooked to your liking.
- Strain and toss with olive oil and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.2, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1
LOW FAT FAVA BEANS WITH PARSLEY AND FETA
A great side dish for your mediteranean themed meal, or a hearty meal on the go. This dish is full of fiber and calcium, and tastes great on its own, stuffed into half a pita, or wrapped in lavash.
Provided by Chef RayRay
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 7m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Warm fava beans in a small pot.
- Drain and pour into a medium bowl.
- Mix in chopped garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and free fat feta (regular feta can be substituted if desired).
- Serve stuffed in half a pita or wrapped in lavash as a side dish.
- Also tastes great as a quick, light meal served on its own.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.3, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.1, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.8
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