GREEN BEANS WITH ANCHOVIES

Green Beans with Anchovies image

This accompanies Italian pasta dishes very well when you are looking for a 'different' flavor to add to the table.

Provided by Marie

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 anchovy fillets, oil reserved
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place the green beans in a medium saucepan, and mix in the garlic, water, and lemon juice. Cover, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but crisp. Drain, and transfer to a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, mash the anchovy fillets and about 1 tablespoon reserved oil. Toss into the bowl with the green beans. Season with pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 110.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g