Sautéed Garlic Green Beans - Diabetes Self-Management

Ingredients

• 3-4 cups water
• 3-4 low-sodium chicken broth cubes (1 cube usually makes 1 cup of broth)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds fresh green beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or fat-free olive oil or canola oil spray
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 slices fresh lemon (optional)
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest (optional)