Recipe: Lemon Almond Green Beans

👩‍🍳 This easy recipe elevates green beans into a sophisticated and tasty dish.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) green beans

• ½ cup (60 g) slivered almonds

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Juice and zest of 1 large lemon

• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Steam the green beans: Add about an inch of water to the bottom of a medium pot and place a steamer basket over it. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. 

2. Add the green beans and cover, reducing the heat to medium-low. Let cook for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans reach your desired level of tenderness. Remove the steamer basket from the heat and let the beans cool for 5-10 minutes.

3. While the beans are cooling, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the almonds and lightly toast, about 2-3 minutes. The nuts should be lightly brown but not scorched. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4. Add the olive oil to the skillet and let heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the green beans, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Let cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the lemon juice has reduced. Sprinkle the almonds on top. Serve & Enjoy!

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by pixelshot 

Recipe: Almond-Crusted Fish

👩‍🍳 Ohhh are you in for a TREAT! This recipe will work with basically any mild white fish – as well as just about any tree nut (like walnuts, pecans, and pistachios).

Serve this with a side of sweet potatoes and your favorite veg.

TIP: Grind the oats in your blender or food processor.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup (60 g) Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper to taste

• ½ cup (60 g) raw almonds, chopped

• 2 Tbsp ground oats 

• ¼ cup (24 g) chopped parsley (fresh)

• 4 5 oz (140 g) fish filets (flounder, haddock, cod, sole, etc.)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF/200ºC and prepare a baking sheet by coating it with cooking spray or parchment paper (or both).

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and 1-2 dashes each of salt and pepper. 

3. Set aside. In another small bowl, mix the chopped almonds, oats, parsley, and another 1-2 dashes of salt.

4. One by one, brush both sides of each fish filet with the mustard sauce and then dredge both sides in the nut mixture. It may help to “mush” the nuts into the fish to make sure they stick.

5. Place the filets on the baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.

6. Serve with your favorite veggies!

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by Elena_Danileiko from Getty Images