Garlic String/Green Beans (Fit for Life)

"My family has been using this recipe since the 80's. These are great with steak or chicken. Also great if you are on a low calorie diet."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • In large heavy saucepan, heat oil.
  • Add garlic and beans, and saute over high heat to sear beans, stirring frequently so they do not burn.
  • Add thyme, sea salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Add water and bouillon.
  • Bring to boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until beans are tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife.
  • Add more water, if necessary.
  • Frozen beans will take only half the time.
  • Add squeeze of lemon juice and toss well.
  • Original recipe states it serves 2 but it easily will serve four as a side dish.

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  1. I’ve been making this recipe for years. It is our family’s favorite way to have green beans.
     
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Hi! I'm a transplanted Southern girl living in Southeastern Massachusetts. I'm also a stay at home mom. Over the past year, I have been trying new methods and recipes to have our family eat healthier and to actually get my daughter to eat something other than Spaghetti O's.
 
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