Sauteed String Beans With Almonds (Weight Watchers)

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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. 2

   Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add string beans and saute 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add broth to pan; cover and steam until beans are crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add salt and pepper; stir to coat.

7. 7

   Remove from heat; stir in toasted almonds.