Pan Fried Green Beans

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

These green beans were the side dish my grandmother served most often because we all love them. They are done but not mushy like canned beans.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Pan Fried Green Beans

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans

trimmed and snapped

garlic powder to taste

onion powder to taste

salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons olive oil

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a stainless steel pot over medium-high heat combine green beans garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper. Cook covered until the beans begin to sweat. Remove lid and stir occasionally until beans are tender.

Step 2

When the beans and spices have begun to 'burn' on the bottom of the pan which will lend a grilled flavor stir in the olive oil and turn off heat. Cover and let stand a few minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the 'burnt' spices. Beans should have a dark caramel color but not black.

Nutritional Information

Pan Fried Green Beans

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 113.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 9.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 19%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 8.3g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 939.8IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 22.2mg 37%

Folate: 50.4mcg 13%

Calcium: 50.5mg 5%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 34mg 12%

Potassium: 284.7mg 8%

Sodium: 8.3mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 74.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.