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Green Beans with Lemon-Almond Pesto
This easy side dish is a twist on the classic combination of green beans and almonds.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- cooking spray or olive oil mister
- 1 ½ lbs green beans trimmed
- ½ cup almonds
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Place beans on sheet in a single layer and spray tops with additional cooking spray. Roast for 15 minutes or until tender.
- Combine almonds, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in food processor and process until roughly chopped. Spoon over green beans before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
328mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
783IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.