Fresh Green Beans & Garlic

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 pounds fresh green beans
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  

  Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until golden. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic from pan; reserve. Add green beans to pan; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or just until beans are tender and broth is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved garlic.Yield: 8 servings.