Garlicky Green Beans

From EatingWell: December 2006 — Subscribe Now!

We cook then cool the beans in advance so they can be heated up and seasoned moments before the meal. If you don't like tarragon, substitute dill or leave it out completely.

READER'S COMMENT:

"It was better than my mom's fresh green beans Lori, Houston, TX "

8 servings, about 1 cup each

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place a large bowl of ice water next to the stove.
Add half the green beans to the boiling water and cook until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer the beans with a slotted spoon to the ice water to cool. Repeat with the remaining beans. Place a kitchen towel on a baking sheet and use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans from the ice water; blot dry with another towel.
Just before serving, heat oil in a large Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the green beans and stir. Add parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 3 minutes.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2 and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Per serving: 92 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 148 mg sodium; 186 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Vitamin A (20% dv), Fiber (16% dv)

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat