Oven Roasted Green Beans

I was actually sort of scared of this recipe when I was reading the ingredients because Im not the biggest fan of vinegar. I figured that it was such a small amount that it wouldnt make a HUGE difference. When I put the vinegar in one of the mixtures, I was over-fucking-powered with the smell of vinegar but still, I proceeded. This ended up being delicious & not at all vinegar soaked. I think after roasting in it, it was diluted a bit & not so over powering. Success!

Yields 4 servings.
55 calories per serving.
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INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb fresh green beans, boiled to crips-tender
2 cloves garlic, peeled & thinly sliced
1 small onion, peeled & sliced into thin rings
2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper, to taste.

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450.

Toss green beans with olive oil & vinegar to coat evenly.

Spread green beans in one layer across a baking pan.
Scatter the garlic & onions over the beans.
Bake for 15 minutes.

Sprinkle with salt & pepper.

Garlic Mustard Green Beans

I actually meant to make this as a side for our dinner last night but Id forgotten about it. Instead, I made it tonight as my dinner & a side for my fella. To me, this is more than enough as a main dish because it's full of protein. I also must say that the garlic & mustard together is quite a nice taste; a new one for me.

Id call this a quick dinner for a weeknight despite the fact that trimming that many green beans are the bane of my existence. That's how much I love green beans, though.

Recipe from BHG.com
Yields 12 servings.
41 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS
2.5 lbs fresh green beans
3 slices of bacon (I used center cut; less fat!)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tsp brown mustard
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS
Wash & trim green beans.
Cover & cook in a large saucepan with a small amount of boiling water.
Drain beans, rinse with cold water, & set aside.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet until crisp.
Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings, and drain on a paper towel.
Crumble & set aside.

Cook onion & garlic in bacon drippings over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Stir in mustard, pepper, & salt.
Cook for about 30 more seconds.

Pour onion mixture over beans & toss.
Sprinkle with bacon.

Green Beans with Toasted Garlic

If any of you have noticed, Im a garlic junkie. I put garlic on EVERYTHING that I can manage. This recipe is no different. It was quick & freakin' delicious. We ate the entire dish of buttery (margarine-y?), garlicky, goodness. Of the three things I made last night, I made this last because of how fast it was. It took me maybe 10 minutes.

Yields 4 servings.
67 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb green beans, trimmed
2 tsp margarine (again, cutting down on the calories!)
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 cloves garlic, sliced

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
Add beans & cook for 5 minutes.
Plunge beans into cold water & drain.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add margarine & oil; swirl until butter is melted.
Add garlic; saute for 30 seconds.
Remove garlic & set aside.
Add beans; sprinkle with salt & pepper.
Cook for 2 minutes tossing frequently.
Top with garlic.