Green Beans and Almonds
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 111kcal
Fresh, crisp and delicious citrus green beans and almonds are a fast healthy side dish. Sauteed with garlic, onions and orange juice and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
- 4 quarts water, divided
- 1 ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 1 pound green beans, or haricot verts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup red onions, thinly sliced, about half an onion
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon orange zest ,
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Add 3 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a large pot. Heat pot over high heat until a rolling boil is reached and large bubbles break the surface.
- Add green beans to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.
- Drain and transfer to a large bowl filled with ice water. Allow beans to sit in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes, and then drain well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the pan, swirl to coat.
- Add red onions and garlic, sauté 3 minutes or until tender, do not allow garlic to brown.
- Add green beans to the pan and stir well.
- Add orange zest and juice, ⅛ teaspoon salt and pepper, sauté 2 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve beans warm topped with almonds.
Notes
- MAKE IT WHOLE30: Use sea salt for kosher salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 35.5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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