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Braised Green Beans and Sunflower Seeds
Photo: Stephanie Studer

Braised Green Beans and Sunflower Seeds

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

911
Calories
26g
Protein
30g
Fat
138g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sunflower Seed 1 oz (28g) hulled 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Red Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 6-oz. pkg. sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 tsp. dried thyme
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Directions

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1. Heat the oil and crushed red pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the garlic, onion and bell pepper. Add the green beans, and cook the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook the mixture for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and reduce the heat to low.

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2. Whisk the cornstarch and 11?2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl, and stir into the beans. Add the sunflower seeds and thyme, and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

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