String Beans with Garlic and Almonds is a quick, healthy side dish for any dinner. We also love having it at Thanksgiving for a fresh vegetable that is light and very flavorful. Briefly steaming the string beans helps to cook them so you use less oil. But don’t cook them too long or they get mushy.

Cooking the garlic brings out so much flavor and makes the dish shine. The almonds add the perfect crunch, vitamin-E-rich heart-healthy fats, and protein.

This side dish provides 3 grams of plant-based protein, 25% of your daily vitamin C needs, and 7% of your daily iron needs in each serving.

I use a Misto spray bottle filled with my own preferred brand of extra virgin olive oil to use less oil and have more control of my ingredients.

To easily slice the garlic, use a Mandolin with a protective covering. It cuts the garlic in very fine slices.

Watch the video on how to quickly make String Beans with Garlic and Almonds:

String Beans with Garlic and Almonds

 

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Prep time

3 mins

Cook time

8 mins

Total time

11 mins

 

String Beans with Garlic and Almonds is a quick, healthy side dish for any dinner. We also love having it at Thanksgiving for a fresh vegetable that is light and very flavorful. Briefly steaming the string beans helps to cook them so you use less oil. But don’t cook them too long or they get mushy. Cooking the garlic brings out so much flavor and makes the dish shine. The almonds add the perfect crunch, vitamin-E-rich heart-healthy fats, and protein. This side dish provides 3 grams of plant-based protein, 25% of your daily vitamin C needs, and 7% of your daily iron needs in each serving.

Author: Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN

Recipe type: Vegetable Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh string beans, washed, ends trimmed
• Extra virgin olive oil from a Misto spray
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (I used a Mandolin)
• 4 heaping Tbsp almonds, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot filled with 1-inch water to a boil. Add a steamer basket filled with the string beans to the pot. Cover and steam for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain.
2. While the string beans are cooking, over medium heat, spray a large sauté pan with the olive oil spray. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the almonds and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring.
4. Add the string beans, salt, and pepper. Stir.
5. Cook for 1 minute. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup green beans Calories: 50 Fat: 1 Saturated fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 9 Sugar: 4 Sodium: 7 Fiber: 3 Protein: 3 Cholesterol: 0

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