Green Bean Almondine

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Green Bean Almondine

Yield: 8

Author: Jennifer Cartier

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1. Steam or blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green. Drain and set aside.
2. 2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, stirring constantly.
3. 3. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. 4. Toss the cooked green beans into the skillet with the almond-butter mixture and season with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
5. 5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional toasted almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

87

Fat

7 g

Sat. Fat

4 g

Carbs

5 g

Fiber

2 g

Net carbs

3 g

Sugar

2 g

Protein

2 g

Sodium

4 mg

Cholesterol

15 mg

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