Olive-Almond Green Beans

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
24%
Olive-Almond Green Beans
45 min.
4
127kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and nutritious side dish that will elevate your meals? Look no further than these delightful Olive-Almond Green Beans! This recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan, but it’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it a perfect choice for a variety of dietary preferences.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves four and packs a punch of flavor with only 127 calories per serving. The combination of crisp-tender green beans, crunchy toasted almonds, and the briny goodness of kalamata olives creates a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing. The addition of fresh lemon rind adds a zesty brightness that perfectly complements the earthy flavors of the almonds and olives.

This Olive-Almond Green Beans recipe is not just a side dish; it’s a celebration of wholesome ingredients that can transform any meal into a gourmet experience. Whether you’re serving it alongside a hearty main course or enjoying it as a light snack, this dish is sure to impress. So grab your frying pan and saucepan, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup almonds toasted sliced
  • pound green beans trimmed
  • tablespoons kalamata olives pitted chopped
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Cook green beans in boiling water in a large saucepan 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  4. Add green beans, almonds, olives, lemon rind, and salt. Cook bean mixture 2 minutes, tossing well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories127kcal
Protein11.61%
Fat58.86%
Carbs29.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14
Glycemic Load
2.31
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.186956421189%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.55mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
3.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:127.25kcal
6.36%
Fat:9.13g
14.05%
Saturated Fat:1g
6.26%
Carbohydrates:10.3g
3.43%
Net Carbohydrates:5.77g
2.1%
Sugar:4.18g
4.65%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:173.32mg
7.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.05g
8.11%
Vitamin K:50.95µg
48.53%
Vitamin E:3.49mg
23.26%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.47%
Vitamin C:15.77mg
19.11%
Fiber:4.54g
18.14%
Vitamin A:806.87IU
16.14%
Magnesium:53.37mg
13.34%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.03%
Folate:41.73µg
10.43%
Copper:0.18mg
8.95%
Potassium:309.75mg
8.85%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.83%
Iron:1.56mg
8.67%
Phosphorus:86.5mg
8.65%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.56%
Calcium:71.21mg
7.12%
Vitamin B3:1.18mg
5.88%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.72%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.03%
Selenium:1.11µg
1.59%
Source:My Recipes