Low Fat Green Beans with Almonds
Brighten up your table with this quick and wholesome recipe for Low Fat Green Beans with Almonds, a perfect choice for a health-conscious side dish. Featuring tender-crisp fresh green beans, delicately sautéed in heart-healthy olive oil with fragrant minced garlic, and finished with a zesty splash of lemon juice, this dish offers a burst of flavor with every bite. The star ingredient? Toasted raw almonds, which add a nutty crunch and satisfying texture to the vibrant beans. Ready in just 25 minutes and low in fat, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a light, gluten-free addition to holiday feasts. Packed with nutrients and designed to please, Green Beans with Almonds is a guilt-free comfort food that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or a hearty grain salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 50 grams raw almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold running water. Trim the ends and cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces.
Fill a large saucepan with 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the green beans to the boiling water, cover, and let them steam for 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
While the green beans are cooking, roughly chop the almonds and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
Add the steamed green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat with the garlic and olive oil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the beans with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, tossing everything together to evenly distribute the seasoning and lemon.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the toasted almonds.
Transfer the green beans with almonds to a serving dish and serve immediately as a delightful low-fat side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.0 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1468 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.
