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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