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garlic green beans

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Susan Feliciano
Oak Ridge, TN

From the cookbook, The Diabetic FOUR-Ingredient Cookbook. When I have a chance to make this, I will post a picture and comments. If you happen to try it, let us know how it was!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For garlic green beans

  • 1 pkg
    (10 oz) frozen italian-style green beans
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 2 clove
    garlic (crushed)
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese

How To Make garlic green beans

  • 1
    In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine beans, olive oil and garlic. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Remove cover, stir and cook 3 minutes longer or until liquid evaporates. Season to taste and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • 3
    Per 1/2-cup serving: calories - 55 total fat - 3g; sat fat - 1g cholesterol - 2mg sodium - 68 mg protein - 2g carbohydrate - 5g; fiber - 2g
  • 4
    Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat (mono unsaturated)
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