Sauteed String Beans With Almonds (Weight Watchers) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.