Ejotes Guisados (Braised Green Beans) Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Young green beans, strings removed if necessary
  • 2 x Cloves garlic, coarsely minced
  • 1/2 tsp Salt, or possibly to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
  • 1 sm Onion, finely minced
  • 1 lrg Ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, finely minced
  • 1/2 c. Orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 Tbsp. Lime juice, freshly squeezed Freshly grnd black pepper

Directions

  1. Trim the beans and cut into 1" lengths; set aside.
  2. Using a mortar and pestle or possibly the flat of a heavy knife blade, mash the garlic to a paste with the salt. In a medium-large skillet, heat the oil til rippling over medium-high heat. Add in the crushed garlic and the onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 mins. Add in the beans and minced tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 mins. Add in the orange juice and lime juice, stirring well to combine. Add in the pepper and more salt if you like.
  3. Raise the heat to high and cook, stirring frequently, til the liquid is nearly evaporated, another 2 to 3 mins.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 217g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 238  
Calories from Fat 69 29%
Total Fat 7.83g 10%
Saturated Fat 0.62g 2%
Trans Fat 0.18g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 617mg 18%
Total Carbs 34.62g 9%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g 38%
Sugars 4.5g 3%
Protein 8.86g 14%
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