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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jul 2, 2010
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Kalamata olives and oregano lend a Greek flavor to garden-fresh beans. It's a speedy 20-minute recipe!

Garlic Green Beans

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, cut in half

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place beans in 1 inch of water in 2-quart sauce-pan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat butter, oregano, garlic and salt in same saucepan over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beans and olives; toss to coat.

Nutrition

50 Calories
3g Total Fat
1g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
50
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
5mg
Sodium
210mg
Total Carbohydrate
5g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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