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Steamed Green Beans with Slivered Almonds
Serves:6
Origin: From the Kitchen of LindySez
Ingredients:

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 tablespoon COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Squeeze fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste


Preparation:

Steam the green beans until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.  Heat the oil in a small saute pan, add the almonds; saute over medium heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes (take care they don't burn).  Add the green beans along with the butter and lemon juice.  Stir to combine.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
Per Serving: 114 Calories (54.0% from fat); 7g Fat (2g Sat, 4g Mono, 1g Poly); 4g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 206mg Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.