Green Beans With Water Chestnuts Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounce Fresh green beans
- 1/2 c. Chicken broth
- 1 tsp Finely minced ginger root
- 1 sm Clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/3 c. Thin sliced water chestnuts
- 1 tsp Soy sauce Freshly grnd pepper
Directions
- Slice the green beans and water chestnuts ahead of time, but cook just before meal time. Serve tender-crisp and piping warm. Thin, fresh asparagus spears can be substituted for green beans.
- Wash and drain green beans. French-cut in half lengthwise; set aside.
- Combine chicken broth, ginger root and garlic in a frypan; bring to a boil. Add in green beans and water chestnuts. Sprinkle with soy sauce.
- Cover tightly and steam 7 to 8 minutes till tender-crisp. If moisture has not dry off, remove cover, raise heat briefly and shake pan to evaporate remaining liquid. Season to taste with pepper.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 133g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 151 | |
| Calories from Fat 7 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.87g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.11g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium 420mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 29.07g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 27% |
| Sugars 0.04g | 0% |
| Protein 7.12g | 11% |
