Comfort Food Diet Savory Green Beans

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh savory or 2 teaspoons dried savory
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, saute red pepper in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the green beans, water, savory, chives and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.

Yield: 6 servings.