Green Beans with Red Pepper and Almonds

Green Beans with Red Pepper and Almonds

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Green Beans with Red Pepper and Almonds

Green Beans with Red Pepper and Almonds

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans - washed and trimmed
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper - diced
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic - minced
  • 1/4 cup butter - divided
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Boil beans in water with a pinch of salt for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain beans and plunge into ice water for a few seconds.
  • Drain beans again and pat dry.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet.
  • Add almonds to the skillet.
  • Cook over medium-low heat a few minutes until nuts are toasted and golden.
  • In another large skillet heat olive oil.
  • Cook red peppers in the oil for a minute or two.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add the remaining butter to the skillet until it just melts.
  • Toss in beans and cook until they are just heated.
  • Season beans with a bit of salt and pepper.
  • Serve beans and red peppers with the toasted almonds on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1265IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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