Best Green Beans With Figs!

​Ingredients:
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion sliced in long, thin wedges
1/4 teaspoon salt
Ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
5-10 dehydrated or fresh figs
1 grated beet (optional)
 
Directions:
1. Sauté onion with olive oil in a large sauté pan until golden .
2. Slice figs in ½ or 1/4 sized equal pieces and add to the onions, let figs get a light crust.
3. Add pine nuts and allow them to slightly brown.
4. Add green beans, stir occasionally for even heat, cover and let cook until slightly tender.
 
Makes 8 servings.
Calories: 99 Protein: 5g Carbohydrates: 10g Fat: 5g Fiber: 5g