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Green Beans with Almonds & Garlic (Easy!)
Fresh, snappy green beans are tossed with almonds, garlic, and a flavorful tamari glaze! It's a simple yet elegant side dish that's ready in 15 minutes.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 90 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 12 oz. fresh green beans
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (or almond slivers)
Instructions
- Rinse green beans, then trim the ends. Mince garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable broth and bring to a light simmer.
- Once simmering, add green beans. Cover and steam for about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and stir with tongs to combine. Re-cover and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tamari and almonds. Stir and cook 1 minute, or until desired tenderness. Transfer to a serving dish (be sure to include the tiny but flavorful garlic bits!)
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Notes
- Serving: You can either serve this dish immediately while warm, or at room temperature.
- Recipe originally published November 2018. Updated May 2023.
Nutrition Information
Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
866IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 866IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.