To keep most of their color and texture but cut the raw starchiness, blanch the beans briefly, then immediately plunge in ice water to quickly stop their cooking.
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6 servings
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Blanch beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until nearly tender, 5 minutes. Shock beans in a bowl of ice water and drain thoroughly.
Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add beans and sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 10%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 5mg 0%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 6g 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 2g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
