Green Beans, Carrots, and More

Ingredients

• 1 cup 1-inch pieces fresh-cut green bean
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 4 green onions, minced
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
• 1 cup thinly sliced kale without rib
• 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
• 2 tablespoons ground almonds
• 1 tablespoon light agave syrup
• Salt to taste

Directions

Put green beans and carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green onions and ginger in hot butter until tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir kale, bacon, almonds, and agave into the onion mixture and remove skillet from heat; add to green beans and carrots. Season green bean mixture with salt and stir.