Italian-style Green Beans

from Parents Magazine

Italian-style Green Beans
Servings: 6 Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Make It

1. Place the green beans in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and steam until soft, about 4 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add beans to saucepan, tossing to coat with oil and garlic.

3. Transfer beans to a food processor or blender. Add basil and puree, thinning with water or additional olive oil, to desired consistency for baby.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 36, Fat, total (g): 2, sat. fat (g): , carb. (g): 4, fiber (g): 1, sugar (g): 2, pro. (g): 1, sodium (mg): 3, calcium (mg): 21, iron (mg): 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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