Green Bean Side Dish

Green beans are a perfect side dish to add to any meal. Pair with chicken, salmon, or your protein of choice.

Makes 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients for green bean side dish

  • 4 cups green beans
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions for green bean side dish

  1. Wash green beans, cut off the ends, then cut each one in half.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large pan and add garlic.
  3. Fry garlic for 5 min. then add green beans. Fry for an additional 15 min on medium to low heat.
  4. Once the green beans are cooked, add in parmesan cheese, stir and serve.

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Nutrition facts

Per Serving

  • calories: 68
  • carbohydrate: 8g
  • cholesterol: 5mg
  • fat: 3g
  • fiber: 3g
  • potassium: 225mg
  • protein: 4g
  • saturated fat: 2g
  • sodium: 119mg
  • sugar: 3g
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