Sauteed String Beans With Almonds (weight Watchers)

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup slivered almonds or 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups fresh green beans, snapped and trimmed or 8 cups frozen green beans, thawed
• 1/2 cup canned chicken broth or 1/2 cup canned vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 place almonds (or pine nuts) in a large, dry skillet and place over medium heat. cook until nuts are golden brown, shaking pan frequently, about 2 to 4 minutes. remove nuts from pan and set aside.
• 2 heat oil in same skillet over medium heat.
• 3 add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• 4 add string beans and saute 1 minute.
• 5 add broth to pan; cover and steam until beans are crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• 6 add salt and pepper; stir to coat.
• 7 remove from heat; stir in toasted almonds.