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Sautéed Green Beans for One

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy vegetable side, garlic green beans, green beans almondine, side dish for one
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 serving
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

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.