parmesan green beans recipe

 

parmesan green beans

a side dish so tasty, children won’t even know it’s good for them

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic, minced (about 1 clove) (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)

1 small onion, thinly sliced (about ½ C)

1 bag (16 oz) frozen green beans

1 C low-sodium chicken broth

¼ C grated parmesan cheese

¼ tsp ground black pepper

1. Combine olive oil and garlic in a large saucepan. Cook until garlic is soft, but not browned (about 30 seconds).

2. Add onion, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until soft.

3. Add green beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, until the beans are heated through.

4. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pepper, and serve.

 

Children can help sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

prep time:

5 minutes

cook time:

8 minutes

yield:

4 servings

serving size:

1 C green bean mix

each serving provides:

calories 95

total fat 5 g

saturated fat 1 g

cholesterol 4 mg

sodium 117 mg

total fiber 3 g

protein 5 g

carbohydrates 9 g

potassium 293 mg

vitamin A 15%

vitamin C 25%

calcium 10%

iron 4%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.