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Tarragon-Almond Green Beans

By: Glenda Malan

"A hint of balsamic vinegar gives a fresh taste to this simple side shared by Glenda Malan. 'Sliced almonds dress up green beans tastefully when company's coming,' she relates from Lake Forest, California. 'I can't think of an entree this dish doesn't complement.'"

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until onions are tender. Add the vinegar, sugar, tarragon and salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Drain beans; add to onion mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 93 calories, 4 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 54 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.