garlic green beans with optional lemon zest (1 point)
Use pretrimmed green beans to save time in this healthy versatile side dish thaty you can serve alongside almost any entrée.
SERVINGS:
- 4 servings, 1/4 of the recipe.
PREP TIME:
- Prep: 3 Minutes
- Cook: 7 Minutes
- Stand: 1 Minute
INGREDIENTS
12 ounces green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon light stick butter
cooking spray
1 cup grape tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
METHOD
- If they are not already in a bag, put the green beans into a plastic zipper bag. Pierce the green bean bag with a fork; microwave on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Let stand for 1 minute.
- While green beans cook, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add cooked green beans, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Note: For a little extra flavor, sprinkle some lemon zest on this before serving.
Source: Weight Watchers : 5 Ingredients 15 Minute Recipes
Course: Vegetable
NUTRITION FACTS
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 62, Total Fat: 1.95g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 151mg, Total Carbs: 10.72g, Dietary Fiber: 2.96g, Sugars: 3.24g, Protein: 1.77g
Calculated Points: 1
