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Make-Ahead Green Beans

Prep Time
< 15 minutes
Total Time
< 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving
100

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring 8 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in large saucepan. Add green beans. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water 1 to 2 minutes to stop cooking process. Drain well. Refrigerate green beans between layers of paper towels in an airtight container or resealable food storage bag for up to 1 day.
  2. To serve, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat in large skillet. Add almonds; cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
  3. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add green beans; cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add lemon peel, pepper and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, tossing to coat evenly. Top with toasted almonds.
  4. Prep Tip: Feel free to replace the almonds and lemon peel with other nuts and citrus you may have on hand. For example, try hazelnuts with lemon, pecans with orange peel, or pistachio nuts with lime peel.
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Nutritional Facts

People Served
6
Carbs Per Serving
6g
Cholesterol Per Serving
15mg
Dietary Fiber Per Serving
3g
Protein Per Serving
3g
Saturated Fat Per Serving
4g
Sodium Per Serving
1330mg
Sugar Per Serving
3g
Total Fat Per Serving
8g
Trans Fat Per Serving
0g