Basil Lemon Green Beans

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, mined
  • 1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed and broken into 1 inch lengths
  • 1/3 cup basil, coarse chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Add the garlic and saute and saute 30 seconds.
  3. Add beans and yellow pepper; saute 3 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
  4. Add the basil, honey, lemon zest, salt and pepper; saute 30 seconds.
  5. Add the lemon juice and saute another 30 seconds.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

369 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.6g 7% DV
Total Fat 25.5g 33% DV
Carbs 36.4g 13% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 22.9g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9713.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 350.3mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 216.3mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 47.3mg 53% DV
Calcium 114.5mg 9% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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