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Green Beans With Lemon and Almonds Recipe

Green Beans With Lemon and Almonds Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
7 tbsp butter (can use a bit less)
1 cup almonds , coarsley chopped (or sliced)
1 tbsp minced lemon peel (use the yellow part only
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
salt and pepper

Directions:

Cook the green beans in a pot with salted water until JUST tender (about 5 minutes, you can steam the also) drain and transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool; drain and pat dry with a paper towel (this can be done a day ahead).
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add in chopped almonds, and toss with butter; saute the nuts until they are lightly browned and crisp (about 2-3 minutes).
Add in beans, and toss to combine with the nuts until heated through (about 3-4 minutes).
Mix in the lemon peel; cook 1 minute.
Mix in the chopped parsley.
Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a bowl.
Delicious!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	309.89 Kcal (1297 kJ)
Calories from fat	236.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.26g	40%
Cholesterol	35.62mg	12%
Sodium	17.39mg	1%
Potassium	502.08mg	11%
Total Carbs	15.53g	5%
Sugars	5.82g	23%
Dietary Fiber	7.16g	29%
Protein	8.38g	17%
Vitamin C	23.8mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	14%
Calcium	122.8mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	157.94 Kcal (661 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.38g	40%
Cholesterol	18.15mg	12%
Sodium	8.86mg	1%
Potassium	255.9mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.92g	5%
Sugars	2.96g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.65g	29%
Protein	4.27g	17%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.2mg	14%
Calcium	62.6mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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