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Braised Green Beans

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Braised Green Beans

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 67
pro 2 g
total fat 4 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 9 g
fibre 3 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 222 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 4
iron 7
vit A 9
vit C 28
folate 15

This is a simple dish that George Kapelos remembers with fondness from his late mother's kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups peeled tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1-1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onions until softened, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.

Add green beans and 1/2 cup (125 mL) water; cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer until beans are tender and coated, about 25 minutes. Stir in mint and parsley.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2006

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