Sautéed Green & Yellow Wax Beans with Garlic

This dish makes a great side to traditional entrées. Green beans and yellow wax beans are tossed with garlic and red onion for a healthy and savory side dish.

At a glance

Main Ingredient

Vegetables

Cuisine Type

American

Menu Part

Side Dish

Serves

4 servings

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tsp. olive oil
1⁄4 red onion, julienned
8 oz. green beans, trimmed, blanched
8 oz. yellow wax beans, trimmed, blanched
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. water
Salt and pepper to taste

Methods/Steps

1. Heat sauté pan. Heat olive oil. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.

2. Add green and yellow beans and toss until hot. Add garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Add water, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and remove from heat until ready to serve.

Recipe by Cooper University Hospital, Camden, N.J.