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Southern Green Beans

deep bowl filled with southern green beans

Prep time:
10 min

Cook time:
20 min

Yield:
6 Servings

Serving Size:
1/2 Cup

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
1⁄4 cup finely chopped onion
1⁄4 cup chopped ham
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

Snap the ends off the green beans and rinse the beans in water.
Place the green beans in a pan of boiling water over medium high heat. Cover and cook beans for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off the water.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and ham. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the cooked green beans and 1/4 cup water to the skillet. Stir and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Photo and recipe adapted from Nutrition Matters.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
1⁄4 cup finely chopped onion
1⁄4 cup chopped ham
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

Snap the ends off the green beans and rinse the beans in water.
Place the green beans in a pan of boiling water over medium high heat. Cover and cook beans for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off the water.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and ham. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the cooked green beans and 1/4 cup water to the skillet. Stir and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Photo and recipe adapted from Nutrition Matters.

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