Green Beans Almondine

Holiday Recipes
Written By Francesca Calvo

Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD

The toasted almonds compliment the sweet taste of the fresh, steamed green beans.

Yield: 10-12

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed and washed

  • ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions:

  1. Steam green beans in a steamer until al dente, about 3 minutes.

  2. Toast slivered almonds in a skillet on low heat until golden, about 1 minute.

  3. Top green beans with toasted almonds and serve immediately

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: ½ cup

Calories: 40

Total Carbohydrate: 5 g

Protein: 2 g

Equivalents: 1 vegetable

Francesca Calvo
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