Green Beans with Bacon & Hazelnuts

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/green_beans_with_bacon_hazelnuts.html

From EatingWell:  December 2005/January 2006

The toasted smoky flavors in this fast saute make it a warm addition to any winter meal.

4 servings, 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts, (see Tip)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water; cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender. Remove from heat and stir in bacon, hazelnuts and salt.

Nutrition

Per serving : 100 Calories; 5 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 3 mg Cholesterol; 12 g Carbohydrates; 5 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 226 mg Sodium; 305 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat

Tips & Notes

• Tip: To toast nuts & seeds on the stovetop: Toast in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.