Orange-Scented Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

From EatingWell: November/December 2007 — Subscribe Now!

Toasted 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.

Orange-Scented Green Beans with Toasted Almonds Recipe

4 servings, 1 cup each

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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.

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.

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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv)

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat