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
- 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).
- 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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