Classic Green Beans Almondine Recipe - Simple & Delicious

YIELD Makes 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed 1 teaspoon butter 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Toast almonds in large skillet over medium heat until lightly colored and fragrant, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Bring to a boil enough salted water to cover green beans. Add beans, and cook 4 to 6 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain well.
3. Melt butter in olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans and heat through, about 1 minute. Add toasted almonds, salt and pepper, stirring to combine. Serve hot.

This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 165 mg Protein 4 g Fiber 4 g Carbohydrate 9 g Cholesterol 5 mg Saturated Fat 2 g Total Fat 7 g Calories from Fat 57 % Calories 105 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Vegetable 1 Fat 1.5