Creamy Green Beans Almondine

I really enjoy green beans, but it can get a little boring to just top them with butter and a little salt and pepper. As we usually have both almonds and cream in the house, I decided to try my own twist on Classic Green Beans Almondine.

1 lb green beans, cut into 1- to 2-in pieces
4 T butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ c heavy cream
½ c chopped almonds, toasted (2 oz)
¼ t salt
¼ t pepper

1. Steam beans for 6-8 min or until they are no longer crunchy.
2. Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 1 min).
3. Add cream, almonds, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce has thickened (about 6-7 min), stirring frequently.
4. Pour sauce over (drained) beans and stir until well coated.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size ⅔ c Serving per Recipe 6

Amount per Serving Calories 219 Total Fat 20.1 g   Saturated Fat 9.8 g   Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8 g   Monounsaturated Fat 7.3 g Cholesterol 48 mg Sodium 164 mg Potassium 253 mg Total Carbohydrates 8.3 g   Dietary Fiber 3.7 g   Sugars 0.5 g Protein 4.1 g