Green Beans Almondine

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Dec 24

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Traditional Green Bean Casserole is a caloric catastrophe of fat and sodium. Butter, creamed soup and fried onions contribute 21g fat and 1010mg sodium per 1/2 cup serving! Rather than trying to give your guests diabetes a la Paula Deen, let's place that tasty namesake bean back at the forefront: enjoy our Green Beans Almondine at your next holiday meal. Cut fat, calories and sodium by over 75%! INGREDIENTS*As always, please use organic ingredients for YOUR health!1 tsp coconut oil1 clove garlic, finely minced2 shallots, diced2 Tbsp slivered almonds1 1/2 lbs green beans1 cup sliced mushrooms, dicedPinch of sea salt1/4 tsp freshly ground pepperZest & juice from 1/2 lemonDIRECTIONSIn skillet over medium-high heat, warm coconut oil, then sauté garlic, almonds and shallots until very lightly browned and fragrant. Careful, almonds can quickly burn. Toss beans and mushrooms in skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until beans soften to your liking. Stir again. Season with pinch of sea salt, freshly ground pepper, lemon zest & a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sugar	Sodium
Green Bean Almondine	111	12	6	5	2	31mg
Paula Deen's Green Bean Casserole	279	17	21	5	2	1010mg

VARIATIONS1. Add 1-2 tbsp fresh grated ginger to sauté for an Asian twist2. Substitute pine nuts for almonds for a northern Italian dish.3. Also delicious prepared with asparagus instead of green beans.

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