Nutty Green Beans
Snow peas or string beans can be substituted for green beans, and certainly any type of nut may be included here, too.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 15–20
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Pepper to taste
- 2 large (1-pound) bags fresh green beans, cleaned and sliced in half
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 to 3 cups almonds and pecans, chopped and toasted
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Preheat oven to 300°F.
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In a medium skillet, spray cooking spray, and sauté onions on medium heat, until translucent.
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Add garlic slices and continue to cook. Cook for 5 minutes; add pepper.
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Using the microwave, place green beans in microwaveable-safe dish, and cook approximately 8 to 10 minutes, until beans are al dente.
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Add green beans to frying pan with olive oil, onions and garlic. Add soy sauce and mix well. Place in a casserole dish.
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Separately toast nuts for 5 to 6 minutes in a toaster oven.
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Sprinkle nuts on top of casserole.
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Bake for 15 minutes, uncovered.
Aww—Nuts!
Years ago, health professionals suggested avoiding large handfuls of nuts— they were very high in fat, and quite high in calories. Though a good source of fiber and protein, nuts do have a lot of calories. That being said, nuts are back on the “eat them” list—just eat them about 12 cashews at a time. Nuts are rich in marvelous monounsaturated fats, wonderful for heart disease prevention.
