Green Beans with Almond Gremolata

Green Beans with Almond Gremolata

from prevention.com
Healthy
20 min
142 kcal / serving

These green beans are accidentally vegan—they just don’t need any animal products to be so flavorful. And they’re less than 150 calories per serving!

Ingredients

  • 1 largeshallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp.white wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp.olive oil, divided
  • 1 clovegarlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp.chopped fresh rosemary
  • ½ c.roasted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp.grated orange zest
  • ½ c.flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 1 ½ lb.green beans, trimmed

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring large pot of water to a boil. In large bowl, toss shallot and vinegar; let stand.

  2. 2

    In small skillet, heat 2 tbsp. oil, garlic, and rosemary on medium heat until garlic sizzles around edges and begins to turn golden, about 2 min. Remove from heat and toss with almonds, zest, and then parsley.

  3. 3

    Fill bowl with ice water. Add 1 tbsp. salt to boiling water, then half of green beans, and cook until just tender, about 3 min. Use slotted spoon to transfer to ice water. Once cool, remove and pat dry. Repeat with remaining beans.

  4. 4

    Whisk remaining 2 tbsp. oil into shallot mixture along with 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Toss green beans with vinaigrette, transfer to platter, and sprinkle with almond mixture.