Side Dishes : Vegetables Last Updated: Jul 27th, 2009 - 18:44:21 French Cut Green Beans with Almonds By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 5 servings 2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine or light butter 1 pound frozen French cut green beans, unthawed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1. Place the margarine or butter in a large skillet and place over medium-high heat just until the margarine or butter is melted. 2. Add the green beans and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until the beans are cooked crisp-tender. Reduce the heat to medium if necessary, to prevent the beans from browning. 3. Stir in the almonds, and serve hot. Nutritional Facts (per 2/3-cup serving) Calories: 75      Carbohydrates: 7 g      Fiber: 2.7 g      Fat: 5 g      Sat. fat: 0.6 g      Cholesterol: 0 mg      Protein: 2.5 g      Sodium: 168 mg      Calcium: 53 mg     Potassium: 189 mg GI rating: low Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page