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Heart Healthy Green Beans with Almond Slices Recipe

                   
Green Beans with Almond Slices
Enjoy a quick, versatile green bean side dish that features toasted sliced almonds and minced garlic. This easy, 5-ingredient recipe comes together in just 20 minutes for a heart-healthy bite.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 10 servings
1 1/4 lbs green beans, trimmed
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Black pepper to taste
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Directions
Step 1

In a large pot, blanch green beans in simmering water for 3 minutes, or until slightly tender. Drain in a colander. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add green beans and sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add almonds and season with pepper to taste. Toss to combine and serve.

Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 35
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/3 cup
Per serving:
calories:35
total fat:2g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:3mg
sodium:12mg
total carb:5g
fibers:2g
proteins:2g

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Heart Healthy Green Beans with Almond Slices Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 10 servings
1 1/4 lbs green beans, trimmed
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1

In a large pot, blanch green beans in simmering water for 3 minutes, or until slightly tender. Drain in a colander. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add green beans and sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add almonds and season with pepper to taste. Toss to combine and serve.

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