Salads and Vegetables: Vegetable Dishes: Italian Flat Beans with Garlic Spread

Delicious and easy. Each serving equals one and one-half veggie servings.

Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date: November 15, 2007

Serves: 8 person(s)

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tsp sea salt
2 lb Italian flat beans, trimmed, cut in thirds
4 Tbsp garlic spread

Directions:

Bring pot of water with salt to boil on high; add beans. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until tender; drain.

Melt garlic spread in skillet on medium — low heat; add beans. Toss to heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.