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Green Beans with Red Pepper and Almonds
Course
Side Dish
Keyword
Side Dish
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
132
kcal
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.
Video
http://fox6now.com/2012/11/19/the-cooking-mom-prepares-fun-last-minute-thanksgiving-recipes/
Nutrition
Calories:
132
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
1
mg
|
Sodium:
31
mg
|
Potassium:
393
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
1265
IU
|
Vitamin C:
33
mg
|
Calcium:
93
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg