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Recipes / Almond Green Beans

Almond Green Beans

Non starchy vegetables: 3
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
  • pinch of salt (optional)
Total Time: 25 min Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min
Yield: Makes enough to feed 2 people Level: easy

Directions

  1. Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Saute almonds until lightly browned. Season with salt if desired.
  4. Stir in green beans, and toss to coat.

 

Dairy Free Option:

  • Use coconut oil, duck fat, tallow or lard in place of butter.  Coconut oil is recommended.  If lactose only is problematic, ghee can be used.  If casein is problematic, ghee is not recommended.

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