GARLIC GREEN BEAN BUNDLES

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Joyce Turley of Slaughters, Kentucky shared a presentation for fresh green beans that is so pretty, it could serve as the centerpiece for your dinner table! Bundled in yellow squash rings, the beans are seasoned with a drizzle of garlic and tarragon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
2 yellow summer squash (1-1/2-inch diameter)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Trim stem end from beans and arrange in eight bundles. Slice squash into 1/2-in. slices; hollow squash slices to within 1-4 in. of edges. Place beans through squash rings., Place bean bundles in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute garlic and tarragon in oil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Arrange bean bundles on a serving platter; drizzle with garlic mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges