Green Beans with Lemon & Toasted Almonds
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Green Beans with Lemon & Toasted Almonds
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Lighten up your summertime meal with these fresh and healthy greens beans, with the brightness of lemon and crunch of almonds.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds green beans trimmed
- ¼ cup slivered almonds toasted
- 4 basil leaves thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
The Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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Instructions
- Cut the green beans into 2- to 3-inch pieces.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- Cook the green beans in the boil water until tender crisp, about 2 minutes (depending on the thickness of the beans). Drain the green beans and immediately plunge into the ice water to them from cooking further.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving bowl, and toss with the almonds, basil, chives and dressing. Serve.
The Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, agave nectar, salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.66Cup
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
231mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
690IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
13.8mg
(15%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.66Cup | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.8mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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