PHRECIPE

Green Beans Amandine

This recipe is part of the Healthy Thanksgiving Plate which is based on the Idaho Plate Method. For more information, see www.platemethod.com.

Preparation: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Serving Size: ½ Cup
Calories: 72

Ingredients:

1 lb fresh or frozen French-style green beans, trimmed
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup sliced almonds
1 tsp chopped garlic (about 1 clove)
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp kosher salt

1. Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepot. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a bowl of ice water, then drain.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, about 1 minute. Add the sliced almonds and cook until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook until light golden brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice.
3. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss until coated. Season with salt. Toss until the green beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove the green beans to a warm serving plate. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 72, Fat: 15 g (saturated fat: 0 g), Cholesterol: 1 mg, Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 101 mg; Sugar: 3 g

-Recipe courtesy of Kathleen Keating, reprinted with permission. ©2011 Diabetes Health Monitor.

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