BASIL-GARLIC GREEN BEANS

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These are a result of getting my son, Mark, to eat green beans. He loves them extra garlicky. -Jenny Witcraft, Cleveland, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
5 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, cubed
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil

Steps:

Place beans in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm., In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute or until golden brown. Add basil and beans; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges