Green Beans with Sunflower Seeds - 2 Guiding Stars
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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

  1. 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).
  2. Drain beans. Toss remaining ingredients to serve.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 45; Total Fat 1.5g (2% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 0g (1% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV); Sodium 200mg (9% DV); Total Carbohydrate 7g (3% DV); Dietary Fiber 2.5g (9% DV); Total Sugars 3g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 2g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 2% DV; Iron 6% DV; Potassium 4% DV; Vitamin K 30% DV; Copper 15% DV; Manganese 10% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/green-beans-with-sunflower-seeds/
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