Serves 4

 

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

1/2 cup water

2 teaspoons ground allspice

salt and pepper to taste

 

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in green beans and water, and bring to a boil. Stir in allspice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until green beans are soft.

 

 

Core Recipe; 1 point on Flex

 

Per Serving: 66 Calories; 4g Fat (44.1% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 8mg Sodium. 

Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.