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Italian-style Green Beans
Makes about 6 cups

You’ll enjoy green beans in this tangy tomato sauce.
1 pound fresh green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Trim ends off beans and cut or break into bite-sized lengths. Steam until just tender, about 10 minutes, then set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet, then add tomatoes and garlic. Simmer 10 minutes.

Add green beans and basil. Cook until beans are very tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Per 1/2-cup serving: 35 calories; 1 g protein; 5 g carbohydrate; 1.5 g fat; 2 g fiber; 60 mg sodium; calories from protein: 12%; calories from carbohydrates: 53%; calories from fats: 35%

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life for Women by Kris Kieswer

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