Ingredients

  • ½ pound green beans
  • 16 baby carrots, about 3/4 pound
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • 9 green onions or scallions, well trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      83 calories; 3 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 7 milligrams cholesterol; 75 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 servings

Preparation

  1. If necessary, ”string” the beans. Break beans into 2-inch lengths. There should be about 2 cups.
  2. Trim and scrape carrots.
  3. Put green beans and carrots in a saucepan and add cold water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to boil and cook 7 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
  4. Meanwhile, cut trimmed onions into 1 1/2-inch lengths. There should be about 1/2 cup.
  5. Heat butter in a skillet and add onions. Cook, shaking skillet and stirring, about 1 minute. Add green beans, carrots, salt and pepper to taste. Heat and serve.

20 minutes

Dining and Cooking