Green Beans with Almonds
(makes 8 servings)
| 3 | pounds (1.4 kg) fresh green beans, stem ends removed |
| 1/2 | teaspoon (2.5 ml) butter-flavored buds or butter-flavored cooking spray |
| 1/8 | teaspoon (0.6 ml) garlic powder |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons (7.5 ml) crushed dried thyme |
| 2 | tablespoons (30 ml) slivered almonds, toasted |
- Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water to cover. Reduce heat and simmer until crisp tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
- Toss with butter-flavored buds, garlic powder, and thyme. Serve hot, garnished with toasted almonds.
| Per serving: | 64 calories (13% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.1 g saturated fat), 13 g carbohydrate, 6 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 12 md sodium |
| Exchanges: | 2 1/2 vegetable |
tip: to toast the almonds, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F (180° C) oven until fragrant and brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Shake the pan once or twice so that they toast evenly. Check after 3 minutes. Once they begin to color, they will brown very quickly. Do not allow them to burn.
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