Orange & Toasted Almonds Green Beans

Number of Servings: 4 (121 g)
Active Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 20 min.
Orange & Toasted Almonds Green Beans

Orange zest adds a zing to the enticing, nutty aroma of toasted almonds that add crunch and an attractive garnish to fresh green beans for a side that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Tip: To toast sliced almonds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned (2-4 minutes).

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • ½ tsp. orange zest
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1″ water, and bring to a boil. Put green beans in the basket and steam until tender (5-6 minutes).
  2. Toss the green beans in a large bowl with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size 121 g

Amount per serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 150mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Sugar Alcohol 0g
Other Carbohydrate 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 57.9mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Potassium 280mg 6%
Vitamin A 39.2mcg 4%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.1mg 15%
Vitamin K 49.4mcg 40%
Thiamin 0.1mg 8%
Riboflavin 0.2mg 15%
Niacin 1.6mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 10%
Folate 40mcg 10%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Biotin 4.8mcg 15%
Chloride 11.2mg 0%
Pantothenate 0.3mg 6%
Phosphorus 70.8mg 6%
Iodine 0.1mcg 0%
Magnesium 43.9mg 10%
Zinc 0.5mg 4%
Selenium 0.9mcg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 15%
Manganese 0.4mg 15%
Chromium 0mcg 0%
Molybdenum 7.4mcg 15%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Green Beans, Almonds, Olive Oil, Salt, Orange Peel.

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