Green Beans with sunflower seeds

INGREDIENTS

- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

DIRECTIONS

Snap the ends off the beans. If they are very young,
leave the beans whole; if large, break the beans into
2-inch lengths. Place the beans in a saucepan; add
1 cup water and the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a simmer, and
cook about 8 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender; drain.

Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and oregano
over the beans. Toss lightly to mix.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: (1/2 cup)
Calories: 38, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 37 mg,
Carbohydrate: 6 mg, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat