An exciting twist on green beans, this dish features an easy sauce made with vanilla, white wine and butter.

Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 90
Sodium: 142mg
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g

Vanilla Green Beans Amandine

 Fiber Rich   Low Calorie

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Rinse and trim green beans. Add beans to boiling water. Cook, uncovered, on medium-high heat 7 to 8 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain.

2. Melt butter in small saucepan on low heat. Stir in wine, vanilla, onion powder, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes.

3. Toss green beans with butter sauce. Top with toasted almonds.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tip: Prepare as directed, using 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen green beans in place of the fresh green beans. Cook as directed on package.

To toast sliced almonds: Spread almonds in single layer on baking sheet. Toast in preheated 350°F oven 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.