Mediterranean Green Beans

A low carb recipe

Yield: 5 servings

Preparation Time: Total Time: 15 min

Ingredients

4 cups (1 pound) fresh green beans, ends trimmed, then cut or snapped into shorter pieces
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
1 cup (4 medium) plum tomatoes, chopped and seeded
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

Fill a 3- quart pot to the halfway mark with water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and boil for about 4 minutes or just until the green beans are crisp-tender. Drain the beans and set aside keeping them warm.

Add olive oil to the 3- quart pot and place the pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds, or just until the garlic begins to turn color and smells fragrant.

Add the tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper, cover and cook for about 45 seconds, or just until the tomatoes are heated through. Add the green beans to the tomato mixture, and toss to mix well. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 5 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 61
Calories From Fat: 27
Total Fat: 3 g
Total Carbohydrates: 8 g
Protein: 2 g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

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