Green beans with red pepper and garlic
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size About 3/4 cup
Calories 54
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 1 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | <1 g | |
| Total fat | 2 g | |
| Sodium | 103 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
This colorful green bean side dish is a healthy addition to any meal. Each serving has only 54 calories.
Ingredients
(Serves 6)- 1 pound green beans, stems trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin slices
- 1/2 teaspoon chili paste or red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Cut the beans into 2-inch pieces. Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain the beans, then plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside.
In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and toss and stir for about 1 minute. Add the beans and saute for 1 minute longer. Add the chili paste and garlic and stir for 1 minute. The beans will be tender and bright green. Drizzle with the sesame oil and season with the salt and pepper. Serve immediately.