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Tarragon-Almond Green Beans

Source of Recipe

Light & Tasty Magazine - 2002 - G. Malan - CA

Tarragon-Almond Green Beans

A hint of balsamic vinegar gives a fresh taste to this simple side dish

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WW Points
Yield: 6 servings.

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 OR 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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.

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. ++++ Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. ++++ WWP: 1