Thyme-Scented Green Beans with Almonds

June 17th, 2009

My husband made an amazing, filling, and LOW-POINT dinner! 1 point per serving! (From WW’s 5-ingredient, 15-minute recipe cookbook.)

Prep: 3 minutes Cook: 7 minutes

Smoked almonds and fresh thyme update this traditional combination of flavors

1 (12-ounce) package of trimmed fresh green beans
2 teaspoons butter/td>
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme/td>
¼ teaspoon salt/td>
¼ teaspoon black pepper/td>
1 tablespoon chopped smoked almonds/td>

1. Piece green bean bag with a fork; microwave at HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Let stand 1 minute.
2. While green beans cook, melt butter in a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, thyme, salt, and pepper; toss gently to coat. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle beans with almonds.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: ¼ of green beans).

Per Serving: CAL 61; FAT 3.5g, PRO 2.2g; CARB 6.9g; FIB 3.3g; CHOL: 5mg; IRON 1.1mg; SOD 178mg: CALC 41mg

One Response to “Thyme-Scented Green Beans with Almonds”

  1. Laura P says:

    This recipe sounds really good. I think I will need to copy this and give it a try.

    Thanks for sharing! Oh and I can definitely see changes happening based on the pictures you are posting. :)

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