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Louisiana Green Beans

Louisiana Green Beans

34 Ratings
34 Ratings
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Louisiana Green Beans in a bowl
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Jazz up canned green beans with peppers, onions, and tomatoes!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup green pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
  • 2 cans green beans, low-sodium (14.5 ounces each, drained)
  • 1 can tomatoes, low-sodium (14.5 ounces)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel and chop the onion.
  3. Chop the green pepper and celery.
  4. Drain the liquid from the green beans. Rinse with water.
  5. Put the green beans in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover them
  6. Cook the green beans on low heat until tender. Then drain off the water.
  7. Combine all the ingredients in a skillet.
  8. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, until the celery is tender and the food is hot.

Notes

Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (269g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 71
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 25 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 124 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 490 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 71
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 124 mg
Potassium 490 mg
Sodium 25 mg
Copper 171 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 43 mg
Phosphorus 73 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 50 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 24 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 93 mcg
Folate 77 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 41 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 2 1/4 cups

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