Montichello Green Beans

Elizabeth M. Wendling [Her spelling of Monticello…]

Makes 4 Servings

4 cups green beans, French cut

¼ medium onion, sliced

1 clove garlic, diced

¼ cup Virginia country ham, diced

¼ cup peanuts, salted/chopped

½ lemon

Non-Stick spray

Salt and pepper to taste.

Spray frying pan with non-stick spray. Add onion and garlic to pan. Heat until onions are just transparent, not browned.

Add green beans and ham. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes on medium heat. Stir once or twice. Beans should be slightly crunchy.

Turn into a glass bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice, stirring thoroughly.

Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

Serve while hot.

88.9 Calories

4.7 Fat

4.4 Protein

10.8 Carbohydrate

0 Cholesterol

8 Sodium