Garlic Green Beans

This garlic green recipe will be a new addition to your Thanksgiving dinner, instead of the usual green bean casserole. Green bean are loaded with vitamin A, C, and fiber. They also have many essential vitamins including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin K. This recipe will make a great side dish to a holiday dinner. This recipe requires garlic. The easiest way to prepare the garlic is, first pull apart the cloves, then using the flat side of a large knife, gently hit the clove with the knife using the palm of your hand. This will crush the clove and break loose the skin around it. The skin peels easily off.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Pounds green beans, rinsed and ends trimmed
• 1/3 Cup Garlic, minced
• 1/4 Cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• Salt and fresh-ground pepper

Preparation:

Pour olive oil into a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Add green beans and stir often until tender-crisp and lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add garlic and stir just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste; stir until liquid boils about 1 minute. Serve hot.
Serves 8 -10.