Green Beans Amandine Recipe

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Green Beans Amandine
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4-1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups frozen french style green beans (trader joe's haricot verts are the best)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 -2 tbsp slivered almonds
  • 1/2 lemon , juice
  • salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. In the saucepan of a double boiler, boil the water.
  2. Place the green beans in the colander of the double boiler and place over the saucepan. Cover with a lid and allow to steam for approximately 3-5 minutes, or until beans are near tender crisp.
  3. Remove the colander and set aside. Dump the water out of the saucepan and add the butter over very low heat.
  4. Add the almonds when butter is melted and saute until they are slightly brown.
  5. Toss the green beans into the mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over beans and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook another minute until heated throw. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 727.38 Kcal (3045 kJ)
Calories from fat 570.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.35g 97%
Cholesterol 15.44mg 5%
Sodium 86.16mg 4%
Potassium 949.51mg 20%
Total Carbs 28.97g 10%
Sugars 8.87g 35%
Dietary Fiber 14.31g 57%
Protein 25.05g 50%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 303.6mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 264.18 Kcal (1106 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.01g 97%
Cholesterol 5.61mg 5%
Sodium 31.29mg 4%
Potassium 344.86mg 20%
Total Carbs 10.52g 10%
Sugars 3.22g 35%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g 57%
Protein 9.1g 50%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 33%
Iron 1.6mg 24%
Calcium 110.3mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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