String Beans with Garlic and Oil
Nb persons: 4
Yield: 1 cup
Preparation time:
Total time:
Source: Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
| I was never a fan of string beans until I learned how to cook them properly. Now I love them. The trick is not to overcook them. This is a quick, healthy side dish for all you garlic lovers out there. Servings: 4 • Size: 1 cup • Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 97 • Points: 1.5 ww points | |
| 1 lb | fresh string beans, washed, ends trimmed |
| 2 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
| 4 cloves | garlic, sliced thin |
| salt | |
| fresh pepper | |
Bring a large saucepan filled with 1 inch of water to a
boil .
Lower a steamer basket filled with the green beans into it, tightly
cover the pan, and
steam for 4-5 minutes (don't overcook), until the beans are tender crisp. Drain.
In a saute pan heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until golden. Add string beans, salt and fresh pepper to taste and toss well.
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