GREEN BEANS SAUTE

Green beans and onions are lightly sautéed in only 1 tablespoon of oil
 

Ingredients:
1 lb green beans, fresh or
   frozen, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, halved
   lengthwise and thinly sliced

1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp parsley, fresh, minced

Preparation:
1. If using fresh green beans, cook green beans in boiling water for 10-12 minutes or steam for 2—3 minutes until barely fork tender. Drain well. If using frozen green beans, thaw first.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet. Saute onion until golden.

3. Stir in green beans, salt and pepper. Heat through.

4. Toss with parsley before serving.


Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1/4 cup

Each Serving Provides:
Calories: 64
Total fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: less than 1g
 

Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 282 mg