Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Almonds

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Almonds
21 min.
8
166kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that will elevate your meal? Look no further than our Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Almonds! This delightful recipe is not only vegetarian but also vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a perfect addition to any gathering or family dinner.

Imagine crisp-tender haricots verts tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and sweet shallots, all brought together with a zesty dressing of sherry vinegar and fresh lemon juice. The addition of toasted almonds adds a satisfying crunch, while the crumbled goat cheese provides a creamy contrast that ties all the flavors together beautifully.

Ready in just 21 minutes, this dish is as quick to prepare as it is impressive to serve. With only 166 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a medley of textures and tastes. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking to brighten up your weeknight meals, this Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Almonds recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

So grab your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this colorful and nutritious side dish that celebrates the best of fresh produce!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced
  • pint cherry tomatoes halved
  •  garlic clove minced
  • pounds haricots verts trimmed (tiny green beans)
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  •  shallots thinly sliced
  • tablespoons sherry vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  3. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
  4. Whisk together vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until blended and smooth.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and green beans; toss to coat.
  6. Top green bean mixture with crumbled goat cheese and toasted almonds.
  7. *White wine vinegar may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories166kcal
Protein9.14%
Fat61.41%
Carbs29.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.5
Glycemic Load
2.62
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.093478161356%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.14mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.2mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.54mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
3.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:166.48kcal
8.32%
Fat:12.21g
18.78%
Saturated Fat:1.53g
9.57%
Carbohydrates:13.17g
4.39%
Net Carbohydrates:8.72g
3.17%
Sugar:6.01g
6.68%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:232.95mg
10.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.09g
8.18%
Vitamin K:56.1µg
53.43%
Vitamin C:29.53mg
35.8%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.44%
Vitamin E:3.57mg
23.83%
Vitamin A:1072.96IU
21.46%
Fiber:4.45g
17.81%
Magnesium:51.37mg
12.84%
Folate:50.56µg
12.64%
Potassium:442.09mg
12.63%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.37%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.73%
Iron:1.96mg
10.91%
Copper:0.19mg
9.63%
Phosphorus:93.15mg
9.32%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.82%
Calcium:68.94mg
6.89%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.89%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.88%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.82%
Selenium:1.4µg
2.01%
Source:My Recipes