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Orange & Toasted Almonds Green Beans

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  • Servings:

    4 (121 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    20 minutes

Ingredients

Orange zest adds a zing to the enticing, nutty aroma of toasted almonds that add crunch and an attractive garnish to fresh green beans for a side that's sure to become a family favorite.Tip: To toast sliced almonds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned (2-4 minutes).
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. orange zest
1/4 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Orange & Toasted Almonds Green Beans

Directions

1. Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1" water, and bring to a boil. Put green beans in the basket and steam until tender (5-6 minutes).
2. Toss the green beans in a large bowl with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 4 (121 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 79 kcal (4%)
Calories from Fat 39 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 4 g (7%)
Saturated Fat 0 g (2%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 152 mg (6%)
Total Carbohydrates 9 g (3%)
Dietary Fiber 4 g (15%)
Protein 3 g (6%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 14 mg (16%)
Minerals
Calcium 58 mg (4%)
Iron 1 mg (8%)
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