Thyme Green Beans with Almonds

Name: Thyme Green Beans with Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Thyme is a lovely addition to this classic vegetable side dish. The recipe is a snap to make for family, yet special enough to serve guests. —Kenna Baber, Rochester, Minnesota

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a large skillet, melt butter; add the beans, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 83 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

Thyme is a lovely addition to this classic vegetable side dish. The recipe is a snap to make for family, yet special enough to serve guests. —Kenna Baber, Rochester, Minnesota

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