Orange-Scented Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
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From EatingWell: November/December 2007Toasted nuts and fresh orange zest adorn these versatile green beans. Toast the nuts while you steam the beans and you have a polished addition to any meal ready in 15 minutes flat. Double it: Steam the green beans in a Dutch oven instead of a saucepan.
4 servings, 1 cup each | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip)
Preparation
- Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Put green beans in the basket and steam until tender, about 6 minutes. Toss the green beans in a large bowl with oil, orange zest, salt, pepper and almonds.
Nutrition
Per serving : 84 Calories; 4 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 10 g Carbohydrates; 3 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 147 mg Sodium; 206 mg Potassium
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat
Tips & Notes
- Tip: To toast sliced almonds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.