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Green Beans with Almonds

Garlic Green Beans with Almonds - 20-Minute Delight

Delightful garlic green beans with crunchy almonds, perfect for a quick vegetarian side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 1 pound Green Beans Fresh vegetable base; frozen beans can be substituted.
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds Can substitute with walnuts or pecans.
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can replace with olive oil or vegan butter.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Essential for flavor; no substitutions.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • stock pot
  • Sauté Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large stock pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add trimmed green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  2. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat, add slivered almonds and toast for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
  3. Add unsalted butter to the pan with toasted almonds. Once melted, stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add boiled green beans to the pan along with salt and pepper. Toss for about 1 minute until heated through.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh green beans for the best flavor. Customize nuts and add lemon juice for brightness.

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