Orange-Scented Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

Preparation

1. Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Put green beans in the basket and steam until tender, about 6 minutes. Toss the green beans in a large bowl with oil, orange zest, salt, pepper and almonds.

Tips

1. To toast sliced almonds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Per serving: 84 calories; 4 g fat (0 g saturated fat, 3 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 4 g fiber; 147 mg sodium; 206 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv)

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

Toasted nuts and fresh orange zest adorn these versatile green beans. Toast the nuts while you steam the beans, and you have a polished addition to any meal-ready in 15 minutes flat. Double it: Steam the green beans in a Dutch oven instead of a saucepan.