PARMESAN GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS & ONIONS

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This is a combination of Recipes #25787, Recipe #107639, and Recipe #37409. I love all the flavors and couldn't just pick one. They're even better the next day! Use fresh green beans and DON'T use the powdered Parmesan in a can.

Provided by jimnyo

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb green beans
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup almonds, coarsely chopped or 2 -3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/2 medium onion, chopped (or finely sliced)
1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a pan of boiling salted water (about 1 teaspoons salt) and cook for 3-5 minutes until firm but not raw, drain well. Or, alternatively, microwave with a little water for 4 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a pan, add the olive oil and heat, add the almonds and onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly browned.
  • Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the beans, salt and pepper to taste and toss.
  • Add the chicken stock.
  • Cover and cook until desired tenderness, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle beans with Parmesan; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 6.8

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