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Garlic, Lime & Almond Green Bean Recipe
Need a healthy side dish with tons of flavor? Garlic, Lime & Almond Green Beans are it! Bright lime and garlic are the perfect way to dress up these beans!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 151 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pound fresh green beans rinsed, dried & ends removed
- ½ cup water divided
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (1 - 2 limes)
- 1 ½ teaspoons corn starch
Instructions
Toasted Almonds
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread almonds on in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping once until toasted. Remove from oven and let cool until ready to use.
- Stovetop Method: Place a skillet over medium, and add the almonds. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon until your desired color is reached. Remove from heat and let cool until ready to use.
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Green Beans
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring often so it doesn't burn.
- Add green beans to the skillet along with 1/4 cup water. Cover with lid and allow beans to steam 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together lime juice and corn starch until smooth.
- Pour lime mixture into the skillet along with the remaining 1/4 cup water and toasted almonds.
- Stir until green beans are coated and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour into a serving bowl and serve warm. I like to save some almonds to sprinkle on top after I put the beans in the bowl.
Notes
- You can toast the almonds ahead of time, cook them right before making the beans, or let them toast while you make the green beans... if you like to multi-task.
Nutrition Information
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
334mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.