Seasoned Green Beans
Seasoned Green Beans might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 53 calories, 3g of protein, and 1g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up beans, parsley, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Trim stem end from beans. Arrange beans in a steamer basket over boiling water; cover and steam 10 minutes.
Combine tomato and next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in beans, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until beans are tender.
Tip: When you season fresh beans with lean ham instead of ham hock, you get all of the flavor but none of the fat.