[Orange-scented Green Beans with Toasted Almonds]
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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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
1. Preparation |
2. 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. |
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Notes
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.
Per serving: 84 Calories; 4 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 10 g Carbohydrates; 3 g Protein; 4 9 Fiber; 147 mg Sodium; 206 mg Potassium
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Categories
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