GREEN BEANS 'N' CELERY

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Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington dresses up crisp-tender green beans with celery, pimiento, Parmesan cheese and sunflower kernels. This quick side makes a nice complement to any entree, particularly Italian dishes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 celery rib, chopped
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place beans and celery in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add the pimiento, sunflower kernels, butter, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges