Use vegetable oils over solid fats.
Makes: 4 servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh or frozen green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion until golden.
3. Stir in green beans, salt and pepper. Heat through.
4. Toss with parsley before serving.
Makes: 4 servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Each serving provides: Calories: 64, Total fat: 4 g, Saturated fat: less than 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 282 mg.
