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Green Beans w/ Sunflower Seeds

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Green Beans w/ Sunflower Seeds

The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Exchanges
Makes: About 3 cups (6 Servings)

Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions:
Snap the ends off the beans. If they are very young, leave the beans whole; if large, break the beans into 2-inch lengths. Place the beans in a saucepan; add 1 cup water and the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook about 8 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender; drain.

Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and oregano over the beans. Toss lightly to mix.

Per Serving: Calories: 38 ; Protein: 2 g ; Fat: 2 g ; Sodium: 37 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Dietary Fiber: 2 g ; Sugars: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 6 g ++++ Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat