Fresh Green Beans Almondine


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 72.1
  • Total Fat: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.8 mg
  • Sodium: 291.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

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Introduction

This is a very easy recipe that uses fresh green beans. To speed up prep, I used a bag of Green Line fresh green beans and pre-toasted sliced salad almonds.

I doubled this recipe to bring to a small church luncheon and everyone loved it!
This is a very easy recipe that uses fresh green beans. To speed up prep, I used a bag of Green Line fresh green beans and pre-toasted sliced salad almonds.

I doubled this recipe to bring to a small church luncheon and everyone loved it!

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
    1 tablespoon butter
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

Tips

It may take more or less time to boil your beans, depending on how tender you like them.


Directions

Place green beans in medium sauce pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover pot and simmer 25-30 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain and set aside.

Melt butter. Pour over cooked beans and toss. Sprinkle with salt and almonds and toss again. Serve.

Serving Size: makes 4 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CLORHEAD.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    A delicious, healthy side dish! - 4/22/13