Italian Flat String Beans (Green Beans)

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Ingredients

  • 1 packages Frozen Italian Flat String Beans
  • 1 Tomato Sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic, sliced
  • 1 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the package of Italian flat string beans in a saute pan.
  2. When they are no longer frozen, add in some extra virgin olive oil, the sliced garlic and enough tomato sauce* for the string beans to cook in.
  3. Cover and let simmer.
  4. At least 30 minutes until string beans are tender.
  5. If serving as a side...add some extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
  6. Serve and yum!
  7. If serving as an entree...combine it with penne.
  8. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil.
  9. Serve and yum!
  10. *My tomato sauce consists of cans of San Marzano Tomatoes, puree, paste, garlic, onion, basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

264 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.9g 4% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 9.6g 3% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9697mg 100% DV
Potassium 176.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Calcium 55mg 4% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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