Green Beans Amandine

Teresa Ambra

This quick and easy side dish makes green beans pop with flavor. It's a great complement to any kind of meat or fish. Also wonderful for week night, company or holiday dinners. Green Beans Amandine is healthy, low calorie, gluten free and vegan.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Side Dish/Veggie

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 102 kcal

Equipment

1 sauce pan with lid
1 sharp knife to cut the tips off the beans
measuring cups
measuring spoons
1 medium skillet
1 serving bowl

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh or frozen green beans washed and tips removed
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup almonds slivered
2 tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt optional

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring beans and water to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
Cover and cook beans for 10-15 minutes or until beans are fork tender; drain and set aside.
In a medium skillet, saute almonds in olive or avocado oil over low heat until lightly browned.
Place green beans in serving bowl.
Add sautéed almonds, lemon juice and seasoned salt and stir to combine.
Serve.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 522IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Keyword almonds, gluten free, green beans, side dish, vegan, vegetable

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