Heart-Healthy Green Beans with Almonds
Elevate your side dish game with this nourishing and flavorful recipe for Heart-Healthy Green Beans with Almonds. Packed with fresh green beans, toasted sliced almonds, and a vibrant garlic-lemon seasoning, this dish is a refreshingly simple yet elegant addition to any meal. Perfectly tender-crisp green beans are sautéed in heart-healthy olive oil and finished with a squeeze of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of black pepper and salt for a balanced, wholesome taste. The golden, nutty crunch of almonds adds a delightful texture that pairs beautifully with the naturally vibrant beans. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-calorie, nutrient-rich side effortlessly complements poultry, fish, or plant-based mains, making it an ideal choice for healthy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Embrace flavorful eating with this quick and easy recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 60 grams sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 240 milliliters water
Instructions
Rinse the green beans under cold water, then trim the ends and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the sliced almonds. Toast them stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes or until they are fragrant and golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Once done, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.
Add the green beans to the skillet, along with the water. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.
Remove the lid, add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the beans. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until the water has evaporated and the beans are well coated with the seasoning.
Remove from heat, stir in the toasted almonds, and mix well to combine.
Serve immediately as a delicious and heart-healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1480 mg | 31% | |
*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.
