Green Beans Sauté

Adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services

Green beans and onions are lightly sautéed in only 1 tablespoon of oil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	¾ cup
Calories	64
Total Fat	4 g
Saturated Fat	less than 1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	282 mg

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Fresh or frozen green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces	1 pound
Vegetable oil	1 tablespoon
Large yellow onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced	1 large
Salt	½ teaspoon
Black pepper	1/8 teaspoon
Fresh parsley, minced	1 tablespoon

Directions
If using fresh green beans, cook green beans in boiling water for 10-12 minutes or steam for 2-3 minutes until barely fork tender. Drain well. If using frozen green beans, thaw first.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion until golden.
Stir in green beans, salt and pepper. Heat through.
Toss with parsley before serving.

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