Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

April 03, 2013

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By adding almonds and garlic, this fresh green bean side dish was packed with flavor without all the heavy creaminess of a casserole.

1 pound fresh green beans
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon bacon fat
12 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 large clove fresh garlic, chopped and divided
1/2 shallot, sliced
salt and pepper, to taste

Rinse the green beans and snap the ends off. Break the long beans in half. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Drop the green beans into the salted boiling water for two to three minutes. Immediately...
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Nutritions

Calories
111

Sodium
6mg
0% DV

Fat
8g
12% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
6g
2% DV

Fiber
1.0g
4% DV