Ingredients
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¼ cup blanched slivered almonds
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3 tablespoons butter
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5 small shallots, thinly sliced
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
Directions
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Place the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over low heat, and cook and stir constantly until the almonds are lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully, because they burn easily. Remove the almonds and set aside.
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Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the shallots and red bell pepper until softened, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle the shallot mixture with sugar, salt, and pepper, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the shallots caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
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Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer, and bring the water to a boil. Add the green beans, cover, and steam until just tender enough to pierce with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the green beans, place them into the skillet with the shallot mixture, mix well, and gently stir in the toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
148 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 148 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
Sodium 51mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 4g | 7% |
Vitamin C 45mg | 50% |
Calcium 63mg | 5% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 365mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.