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Louisiana Green Beans

Louisiana Green Beans in a bowl
Makes: 4 servings

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 (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium green beans, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) low-sodium tomatoes

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
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 70
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 27 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 121 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 462 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 70
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 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 121 mg
Potassium 462 mg
Sodium 27 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 41 mg
Phosphorus 67 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 65 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 26 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 88 mcg
Folate 72 mcg
Thiamin 0.7 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 40 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 2 1/4 cups

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