The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium each day, about the equivalent of one teaspoon.
Serves 4; 140 MG Sodium per serving
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 pound green beans and/or yellow wax beans, trimmed
• ½ pound tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions:
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat until shimmering. Sauté the onion and pepper, stirring often, until they start to brown, 4–5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the beans and ¼ cup of water. Cover and cook over low heat until the beans are tender, 10–12 minutes.
• Stir the tomatoes and salt into the beans. Cook until the tomatoes soften, 2–3 minutes.
Recipe from Nutrition Action Health Letter, www.nutritionaction.com.
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