Sides
Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Makes 4 servings
Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Makes 4 servings
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 67 (37% from fat) carb. 10g pro. 2g fat 3g sat. fat 1g chol. 4mg sod. 89mg calc. 56mg fiber 4g
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, lightly toasted
Preparation
- Put the olive oil into a medium to large skillet set over medium-low heat. Once the oil is hot, add shallots and sauté until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the beans, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Cook briefly to start the cooking process, about 2 minutes, and then add 1 cup water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes.
- Remove cover and cook until water has evaporated, tossing the beans occassionally, untl the beans are tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and almonds; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper.
