Fresh Green Beans & Garlic

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Recipe by Carol Mayer, Sparta, Illinois

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Aug. 11, 2023

I am a firm believer that fresh is best. I developed this recipe to take advantage of our garden veggies. It really shows off the full flavor of the green beans. —Carol Mayer, Sparta, Illinois

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Fresh Green Beans & Garlic

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Yield:8 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until golden. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic from pan; reserve. Add green beans to pan; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. 2
    Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or just until beans are tender and broth is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved garlic.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 91 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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