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slow cooker southern style green beans
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Slow Cooker Southern Style Green Beans

These tender and delicious green beans are the perfect side dish for any meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Low-Carb, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Gale Compton

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon basil freshly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds snap green beans fresh or frozen, rinsed and strings removed
  • 1 potato medium, peeled and diced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, low-sodium, fat-free
  • kosher or sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet saute onion and garlic on medium-low heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add sauteed onion and garlic along with all other ingredients to the slow cooker. Recommend 5-7 quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low 8 hours. Cooking time may vary depending on how tender you like your green beans. Southern-style green beans are typically cooked until they are falling apart.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 1
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 1
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 1