Parmesan Green Beans

Parmesan Green Beans

A side dish so tasty, children won’t even know it’s good for them.

CAL/SERV :

95

PREP TIME :

5 MINS

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

8 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Tbsp  olive oil
  • 1 tsp  garlic, minced (about 1 clove) (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)
  • 1   small onion, thinly sliced (about ½ C)
  • 1 bag  (16 oz) frozen green beans
  • 1 C  low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ C  grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp  ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine olive oil and garlic in a large saucepan. Cook until garlic is soft, but not browned (about 30 seconds).
  2. Add onion, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until soft.
  3. Add green beans and chicken broth.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, until the beans are heated through.
  4. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pepper, and serve.

Tip: Try it on the side of the Turkey and Beef Meatballs With Whole-Wheat

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 95, Total fat 5 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 117 mg, Total fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, Carbohydrates 9 g, Potassium 293 mg, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 10%, Iron 4%.

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

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute