Garlicky Green Beans with Almonds

Garlicky Green Beans with Almonds
Wonderful served with poultry or lean pork.

Servings: 4

• 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and microwaved for 4 minutes
• 2 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/8 - 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
• Coarse sea salt, to taste
• Pepper (to taste)

In a large pan over medium high heat, heat oil adding almonds and toss till for 1 minute add garlic to lightly brown add beans and water or broth cover for 5 minutes on low heat.

Season with salt and pepper.

Per Serving: 91 Calories; 5g Fat (44.4% calories from fat); trace Saturated Fat; 4g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 55mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat.