Holiday Green Beans
Updated Oct 26, 2021, Published Oct 18, 2021
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Bright and festive and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds for Christmas flair and flavor, these Holiday Green Beans are a fantastic side dish.
Holiday Green Beans
Ingredients
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- 1½ pounds (680 g) green beans, cleaned and trimmed
- 1½ tablespoons (22.5 mL) olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter or dairy-free butter substitute
- ½ cup (50 g) sliced almonds
- 1 clove garlic, , minced or grated
- ¾ cup (130 g) pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Have a bowl of ice water standing by. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook 5-6 minutes or until bright green and crisp tender. Drain, then immediately pour the green beans into the ice water. Let sit for a few minutes to stop the cooking, then drain and pat dry. Place in a bowl with the olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to coat.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the mixture to the beans and toss. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 899IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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