Heart-Healthy Green Beans Almondine
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this Heart-Healthy Green Beans Almondine, a vibrant and nutrient-packed recipe perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender-crisp green beans, toasted sliced almonds, and a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice, this dish is as delicious as it is wholesome. Garlic sautéed in extra virgin olive oil lends a rich depth of flavor, while a sprinkling of fresh parsley adds a refreshing finish. Prepared in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is low in sodium and high in heart-friendly ingredients, making it an ideal accompaniment to lean proteins or whole-grain dishes. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Green Beans Almondine shines as a versatile and guilt-free addition to your table.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 0.5 cup raw sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 whole zest of lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing any stems. Cut them into 2-inch pieces if preferred.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and just tender.
Immediately drain the green beans and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Once cooled, drain the beans well and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast them for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Be careful as they can burn quickly. Remove almonds from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the green beans and toss to coat in the garlic oil. Sauté for about 3 minutes until heated through.
Add the toasted almonds back into the skillet with the beans.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything well to combine.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve immediately as a side dish that accompanies a variety of heart-healthy main courses.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.2 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1498 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
