⏱ 30 min total

Green Beans with Crushed Almonds

Name: Green Beans with Crushed Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup, pieces Green beans; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ cup, whole Almonds; ½ tbsp Butter; ½ dash Salt; ½ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 127 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

188

9%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.8g
11% of calories
Carbs
11g
22% of calories
Fat
15g
66% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Green Beans with Crushed Almonds (127 g) has 188 calories, with 5.8 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (34% DV), riboflavin (b2) (23% DV) and iron (21% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

148cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin E34%
Riboflavin (B2)23%
Iron21%
Copper28%
Manganese28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber18%
Vitamin C14%
Vitamin K12%
Thiamine10%
Vitamin B614%
Folate (B9)10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat22%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
Trim the green beans and mince the garlic. Crush the almonds.
2
In a 3-quart saucepan, boil salted water and cook the green beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.
3
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat. Cook the garlic, stirring, until it just begins to turn golden, about 1 minute.
4
Add the almonds and cook, stirring, until they begin to color slightly, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the green beans and cook, stirring, until tender and heated through, about 2 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (127 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	84 μg	9%
Vitamin C	13 mg	14%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	5 mg	34%
Vitamin K	15 μg	12%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin	1 mg	9%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	41 μg	10%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	7%
Choline	26 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	90 mg	9%
Iron	2 mg	21%
Potassium	350 mg	7%
Magnesium	74 mg	18%
Phosphorus	128 mg	18%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.3 mg	28%
Manganese	1 mg	28%
Selenium	2 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	69 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	391 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	19 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.3 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 188 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

36min
Walking (3.5 mph)
23min
Cycling (moderate)
16min
Running (6 mph)
26min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Green Beans with Crushed Almonds?

One serving of Green Beans with Crushed Almonds (1 serving) has 188 calories, which works out to 148 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Green Beans with Crushed Almonds high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Green Beans with Crushed Almonds keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 22% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Green Beans with Crushed Almonds?

85 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Green Beans with Crushed Almonds?

4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (127 g)

Calories188

% Daily Value*

Total fat 15g	19%
Saturated fat 4.4g	22%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 85mg	4%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 5g	18%
Total sugars 4g
Protein 5.8g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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