Sautéed Green Beans for One
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Fresh green beans blanched, then tossed with garlic and toasted slivered almonds in butter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh green beans trimmed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
Equipment
- saucepan
- skillet
Directions
- Put the green beans in a 2-quart saucepan, cover with water, and add the salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 4 minutes, until just tender.
- Drain them and rinse right away with cold water to stop the cooking.
- Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and almonds and cook for about 1 minute, until lightly golden.
- Add the green beans and toss until coated and heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 143g | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7.9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 4.2g | Vitamin A: 1114IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.