Green Beans with Tomatoes and Queso Fresco

Name: Green Beans with Tomatoes and Queso Fresco
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 boxes (7.5 oz each) frozen green beans & almonds; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, if desired; 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 8

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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Jan 13, 2010

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Ingredients

2 boxes (7.5 oz each) frozen green beans & almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, if desired
1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

Directions

1

Reserve almonds. Place bean pouches, printed side up, on microwavable plate. (Do not cut slits in pouches.) Microwave uncovered on High 6 1/2 to 11 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Drain.
2

Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, oregano and pepper flakes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and most of liquid is evaporated.
3

Spoon drained beans onto serving platter; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and reserved almonds.

Nutrition Information

80 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 7g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 80

Calories from Fat: 40

Total Fat: 4g; 6%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 3%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 135mg; 6%

Potassium: 130mg; 4%

Total Carbohydrate: 7g; 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Next time you're looking for an impressive side dish, choose this--it's simply delicious!