TENDER GARLIC GREEN BEANS

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Margaret Wagner Allen dresses up garden-fresh green beans in minutes, thanks to this easy microwave recipe. "The tender beans are delicious served with baked ham or grilled salmon," she writes from Abingdon, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place beans, water and garlic in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges