garlic green beans with marcona almonds and vegan tarragon butter

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer ()

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 pound French (or regular) green beans, ends trimmed

1 cup water

2 tablespoons soft margarine

2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup Spanish Marcona almonds, chopped

1. In a large pan, heat the oil until it ripples, medium hot. Add the garlic. Immediately put the beans on top.

2. When the garlic starts to brown (1 to 2 minutes), add the water, cover pot. Steam beans to desired tenderness.

3. In a bowl, combine the beans, margarine, tarragon, salt and pepper. Toss until the margarine melts. Garnish with the almonds.

- From Rich Landau, owner-chef, Horizons, Philadelphia

Per serving (based on 6): 112 calories, 3 protein, 7 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams sugar, 9 grams fat, no cholesterol, 49 milligrams sodium, 3 grams dietary fiber.

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