Green Bean Saute

Green Bean Saute

A simple sauté that is well suited for a special meal, yet easy enough to make every day.

CAL/SERV :

50

PREP TIME :

5 MINS

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

15 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 1½ C frozen green beans, thawed (canned beans will increase sodium content)
  • Nonfat cooking spray
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 Tbsp imitation bacon bits
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Steam green beans until they are tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. While the beans are being steamed, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and sauté onion and garlic.
  3. Stir in green beans, bacon bits, and cayenne pepper. Heat through.
  4. Serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 50, Total fat 1 g, Saturated fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 136 mg, Total fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Carbohydrates 7 g, Calcium 41 mg.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute