Green Beans with Toasted Almond Gremolata

For a restaurant-caliber presentation, leave the green beans whole, and toss with toasted almonds, garlic, lemon rind, and fresh parsley. The garnish (without the nuts) is called gremolata and typically accompanies the veal dish osso buco but it also can add great flavor to steamed vegetables.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 1  pound  green beans, trimmed
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1  tablespoon  sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4  teaspoon  grated lemon rind
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  olive oil
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Steam beans, covered, 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to pan. Add parsley and remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

59 (35% from fat)

Fat:

2.3g (sat 0.2g,mono 1.5g,poly 0.4g)

Protein:

2.6g

Carbohydrate:

9.1g

Fiber:

1.6g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

1.4mg

Sodium:

155mg

Calcium:

52mg