This is a fresh skinny twist on this popular side dish. I’m making a little glaze and sautéing the almonds first then drizzling over freshly steamed beans. They’re delicious in a dash. The skinny for each serving: 89 calories and 7 grams of fat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2½ tablespoons reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ cup sliced, chopped or slivered almonds
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pan add 1-inch of water and trimmed green beans. Bring water to a boil, turn down to medium and cook uncovered until beans are tender (5-7 minutes). Drain.
- Place green beans on a serving platter and keep warm.
- Add butter to pan and melt. Stir in olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. When mixture begins to sizzle, stir in almonds.
- Drizzle sauce over warmed beans and serve.
Notes
Serves 6
Food Fact
Green beans are also called string beans or snap beans. The “string” in string beans can seldom be found today in modern varieties.
Shopping Tip
Choose green beans that are firm, smooth, bright colored. Although they are available in markets year round, they’re in season and at their best summer through early fall
Storage Tip
Do not wash the beans until ready to use. Store refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to 4 days.
Healthy Benefit
Green beans are very low in calories (43 calories per cup) and are loaded with nutrients. They’re an excellent source of vitamins A, K, C, fiber, potassium, folate, and iron.
Weight Watchers (old points) 2
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 3
Food Fact
Green beans are also called string beans or snap beans. The “string” in string beans can seldom be found today in modern varieties.
Shopping Tip
Choose green beans that are firm, smooth, bright colored. Although they are available in markets year round, they’re in season and at their best summer through early fall
Storage Tip
Do not wash the beans until ready to use. Store refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to 4 days.
Healthy Benefit
Green beans are very low in calories (43 calories per cup) and are loaded with nutrients. They’re an excellent source of vitamins A, K, C, fiber, potassium, folate, and iron.
Weight Watchers (old points) 2
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 3
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 serving 89 cal, 7g fat, 2g protein, 7g carb, 3g fiber, 137mg sodium, 2g sugar |
| FAT FACTS: for 1 serving 134 cal, 12g fat, 2g protein, 7g carb, 3g fiber, 397g sodium, 3g sugar |
Skinny Facts
Serving: 1servingCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSodium: 137mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gPlus Points: 3
