Orange-scented Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

     I like to have 2-3 vegetables at the dinner table but I have to admit that I am a boring vegetable cook.  I usually just steam them and let everyone add their own butter and salt since I don't like to eat the butter and Bryan doesn't like the salt.  For Father's Day I thought I ought to do something a little fancier.  Here is another recipe from eatingwell.com that was good and easy.

Orange-Scented Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed                                        
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip)

Preparation

1. Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Put green beans in the basket and steam until tender, about 6 minutes. Toss the green beans in a large bowl with oil, orange zest, salt, pepper and almonds.

• Tip: To toast sliced almonds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 84 calories; 4 g fat ( 0 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 4 g fiber; 147 mg sodium; 206 mg potassium