QUICK GARLIC GREEN BEANS

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Here's a quick-and-easy treatment for fresh green beans that calls for just a handful of ingredients. Everyone who eats them loves them. -Howard Levine of Arleta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

Place beans and enough water to cover in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Toss beans with garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges