Green Beans with Almonds
Green beans are an excellent source of fibre, folate and potassium. In small amounts, almonds provide valuable monosaturated fats.
15 min
8 servings
70 calories
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 lb (775 g) green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
2 tsp lemon juice
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and return to a boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While beans are cooking, melt butter in a frying pan. Add sliced almonds and stir until nuts are golden, about 4–5 minutes.
Add green beans and lemon juice to pan, stirring to coat. Season to taste with Salt and Pepper.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 70, Fat 4 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 2 g.