Orange Zest Green Beans with Almonds - 10g Carbs, 4g Fiber
From: EatingWell - November/December 2007
Toasted nuts and fresh orange zest adorn these versatile green beans.
Toast the nuts while you steam the beans and you have a polished addition to any meal ready in 15 minutes flat. Double it: Steam the green beans in a Dutch oven instead of a saucepan.
Nutrition Profile - -
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 cup
1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp freshly grated orange zest
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip)
Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water
and bring to a boil. Put green beans in the basket and steam until
tender, about 6 minutes. Toss the green beans in a large bowl with
oil, orange zest, salt, pepper and almonds.
Tip:
To toast sliced almonds, place in a small dry skillet and cook
over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and
lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition per Serving:
84 Calories, 4g Fat, 0g Sat, 3g Mono, 0mg Cholesterol, 3g Protein,
10g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 0g Added Sugars, 147mg Sodium 206mg Potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv)
Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2
Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat
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