Sauteed String Beans With Almonds Weight Watchers Recipes

STRING BEANS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 1 1/2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a very large saute pan over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the string beans, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss together. Reheat the string beans and serve.

SAUTEED STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and place beans in the wok. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, pepper, and minced onion. When beans are almost tender, mix in cocktail onions with liquid. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until heated through.

SAUTEED STRING BEANS WITH ALMONDS (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• 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.
• Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Add string beans and saute 1 minute.
• Add broth to pan; cover and steam until beans are crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper; stir to coat.
• Remove from heat; stir in toasted almonds.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• In saute pan, melt olive oil and butter over medium-low heat.
• Add shallots and saute 1 minute.
• Add green beans, garlic, salt, and onion powder. Stir to coat beans.
• Saute until beans are almost tender.
• Add almonds and continue to saute until green beans are crisp-tender.
• Serve warm as a side dish, or over rice as a vegetarian main course.

WW ROASTED STRING / GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• HEAT OVEN TO 450°F.
• Put beans a baking sheet with sides.
• Roll in oil. Sprinkle with salt.
• Bake 12 minutes. Stir half way.