Green Beans with Bacon & Hazelnuts

From EatingWell: December 2005/January 2006 — Subscribe Now!

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

Green Beans with Bacon & Hazelnuts Recipe

4 servings, 3/4 cup each

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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

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.

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.

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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Vitamin K (23% dv), Vitamin A (15% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat