Stacey Hawkins, the Queen of Lean and Green Recipes makes Heavenly Green Beans and Garlic. This low-carb recipe is an Optavia Recipe, Optavia 5 and 1 recipe and complies with most low carb diets. Eat great and lose the weight!
Heavenly Green Beans and Garlic
Category
Side Dishes
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Basic does not have to be boring- especially when it comes to vegetables.
Here, simple, fresh green beans totally pop off the plate with flavor and become the center of attention rather than a ho-hum side dish with this easy recipe.
Here, simple, fresh green beans totally pop off the plate with flavor and become the center of attention rather than a ho-hum side dish.
Happy Cooking!
Stacey
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds green beans (about 4 cups) ends trimmed
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1/2 capful (1/2 Tablespoon) Stacey Hawkins Garlic and Spring Onion Seasoning
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or Garlic Gusto Seasoning or fresh chopped garlic, salt and pepper
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1Tablespoon Stacey Hawkins Roasted Garlic Oil) or other fat of your choice*
- 4 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
- Place green beans in a pot with a lid and add 1" of water to the bottom.
- Sprinkle seasoning over the top of the beans, trying to keep most of the seasoning on the beans and out of the water.
- Place the covered pot on the stove over high heat. Bring water to a boil and let the beans steam for 5-7 minutes, until bright green and crisp tender. Be careful not to over cook.
- Carefully drain all the water out of the pot.
Drizzle with Roasted Garlic Oil and a pinch of Stacey's Cyprial Sea Salt. Sprinkle with cheese and serve hot.
Chef's Notes & More
Serving Size is 1 C cooked, seasoned green beans,
0 - Lean
0 - Leaner
0 - Leanest
2 - Green
1 - Condiments
.75 - Healthy Fat
