12 Steps to Whole Foods

Reaping a Gardener’s Rewards
Sweet-Savory Green Beans
2 lb. green beans
¼ C coconut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ chopped onion
½ tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves
2 tsp. agave (raw, organic)
¼ tsp. pepper
½ C water
Wash the beans, remove the tips, cut in halves. Heat the oil in a skillet, and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
Add the beans and other ingredients, cover, and cook on medium heat until tender-crisp (about 20 min.).
Sautéed String Beans with Radishes and Onions
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
1 lb. string beans, trimmed
¾ C any garden onions (scallions, or red/white/yellow variety), chopped
8 radishes, sliced
sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. flax seeds, freshly ground
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beans and cook, tossing frequently, until just
beginning to soften (about 3 to 4 min.). Add the onions and radishes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and
stir often until onions are tender and beans are crisp-tender. Toss with flax seed and serve.
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