Mandarin Green Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb cut green beans
  • 2 tablespoons blanched almond halves
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 cup coarsely sliced celery
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Boil 4 cups water in a pot and add green beans.
  2. Boil for 2 minutes.
  3. Drain liquid and save.
  4. Lightly brown almonds in oil.
  5. Add celery and saute for 2 minutes.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of liquid from the boiled beans, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, sugar and lemon juice.
  7. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
  8. Stir in green beans until hot through.
  9. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until sauce thickens.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

399 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 25.8g 33% DV
Carbs 35.6g 13% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2063.5mg 90% DV
Potassium 397.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 152.8mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 33.8mg 3% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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