This easy recipe makes a fantastic summertime side dish. Use whatever seeds is most convenient–pepitas would also work well.
Tip: If you’re not a fan of raw onion, make this a skillet dish and start by frying the onions until soft.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp. salt
- Pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
Directions
- Place the beans in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until tender (7-8 minutes).
- Drain beans. Toss remaining ingredients to serve.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size 87 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 1.5g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 200mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars 3g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 2g | ||
| Protein 2g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 38.8mg | 2% | |
| Iron 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 195mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A 26.8mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 10.1mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin E 1.4mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K 34.5mcg | 30% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 1.3mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Folate 33.6mcg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 1mcg | 4% | |
| Chloride 8.5mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 0.2mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus 52mg | 4% | |
| Iodine 0.1mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 30.2mg | 8% | |
| Zinc 0.4mg | 4% | |
| Selenium 2.2mcg | 4% | |
| Copper 0.1mg | 15% | |
| Manganese 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 4.1mcg | 10% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Green Beans, Onion, Sunflower Seeds, Garlic, Salt, Oregano, Black Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes.
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