Zesty Garlic Almond Green Beans

April 27, 2016

Perfectly cooked green beans with toasted almond in garlic butter and topped with lemon zest.

1 lb. green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons butter (sub with Coconut oil if vegan)
2 tablespoons silvered almonds
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon zest
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Blanch green beans in a medium saucepan of salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender-crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toast...
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Nutritions

Calories
277

Sodium
12mg
0% DV

Fat
22g
34% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
14g
4% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 14g 74%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 7%

Monosaturated Fat 6g 39%

Cholesterol 62mg 20%

Sodium 12mg 0%

Potassium 275mg 7%

Protein 3g 6%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 4g 16%

Sugar 4g 9%

Vitamin A 1402IU 28%

Vitamin B6 0.23000000000000004mg 11%

Vitamin C 19mg 32%

Calcium 65mg 6%

Iron 1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.