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Green Beans Amandine (from South Beach Diet) takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Green Beans Amandine (from South Beach Diet) takes 20 minutes to cook.

Green Beans Amandine (from South Beach Diet) makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Green Beans Amandine (from South Beach Diet) are:

1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 pounds green beans, trimmed *
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

*recipe calls for 2 pounds green beans. I put 4 cups because I didn't know h ow to convert.

Here is how you make Green Beans Amandine (from South Beach Diet):

Makes 8 (1-cup) servings)Make-Ahead: The almond slices can be toasted up to 3 days ahead; store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cook the beans and pat dry up to 1 day in advance. Store refrigerated in a covered container until ready to resume recipe.Heat oven to 275?F. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast, stirring once, until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.While almonds are toasting, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add beans and cook just until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and run under very cold water for 1 minute to stop cooking. Shake to remove excess water and pat dry.Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is lightly golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.Add beans and toss well to coat. Cover pan, increase heat to high, and cook until beans are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer beans to a serving bowl and toss with almonds, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve warm.Nutritional information Per (1-cup) serving: 80 calories5 g fat (0.5 g sat)9 g carbohydrate3 g protein5 g fiber75 mg sodiumNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LINDARUTH46.

The nutritional information for Green Beans Amandine (from South Beach Diet) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 121.2

• Total Fat: 9.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 81.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 7.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
• Protein: 4.3 g