Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

These were really good with the Chicken with Provencal Sauce. Very light tasting.

Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

2 cups water
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (didn't use)

Bring water to a boil in a large skillet. Add beans; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or until tender. Drain beans; pat dry.

Heat oil and butter in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 30 seconds. Add beans, juice, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with parsley.

Yield: 6 servings
CALORIES 49 (40% from fat); FAT 2.2g (sat 0.6g,mono 1.2g,poly 0.2g); PROTEIN 1.7g; CHOLESTEROL 2.5mg; CALCIUM 37mg; SODIUM 111mg; FIBER 1.1g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 7.2g
Cooking Light, JULY 2005