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FrancaisGreen Beans with Almonds
Green beans are an excellent source of fibre, folate and potassium. In small amounts, almonds provide valuable monosaturated fats.
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 lb (775 g) green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
2 tsp lemon juice
Sea Salt (Grinder), to taste
Black Pepper (Grinder), to taste
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and return to a boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While beans are cooking, melt butter in a frying pan. Add sliced almonds and stir until nuts are golden, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add green beans and lemon juice to pan, stirring to coat. Season to taste with Salt and Pepper.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 70, Fat 4 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fibre 3 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 2 g.
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