Description
A vibrant side dish featuring bright green beans and toasted almonds, bringing a nutty flavor and a lemony lift to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced almonds and cook until lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to combine, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg