Orange Scented Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

By sheilaolim

Makes: 4 servings, 1 cup each
Nutrition
Per serving: 84 calories; 4 g fat (0 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 4 g fiber; 147 mg sodium; 206 mg potassium

Tips & Notes
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 to 4 minutes.

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip)

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Put green beans in the basket and steam until tender, about 6 minutes. Toss the green beans in a large bowl with oil, orange zest, salt, pepper and almonds.