Sautéed Green Beans Garlic Almonds

A vibrant, crisp side dish featuring tender green beans, fragrant garlic, and toasted almonds for a perfect blend of flavor and crunch.

Ingredients

• Vegetables: 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
• Aromatics: 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• Nuts: 1/4 cup (25 g) sliced almonds
• Oils & Fats: 2 tbsp olive oil
• Seasonings: 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
• Seasonings: 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Seasonings: 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

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Step 1:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well and set aside.

Step 2:

In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove almonds from the pan and set aside.

Step 3:

In the same skillet, add olive oil and sliced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

Step 4:

Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 3–4 minutes until heated through and slightly crisp-tender.

Step 5:

Season with salt, black pepper, and optional lemon juice. Toss to combine.

Step 6:

Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the green beans and serve immediately.

Crisp vegetables, roast meats, bake snacks, and reheat leftovers quickly for easy, flavorful home cooking.

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Crisp vegetables, roast meats, bake snacks, and reheat leftovers quickly for easy, flavorful home cooking.

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Notes

Delicious alongside roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian meal.

Required Tools

Large pot, Colander, Large bowl (for ice water), Large skillet, Wooden spoon or spatula

Allergen Information

Contains tree nuts (almonds). Gluten free and dairy free. Always verify ingredient labels for hidden allergens.

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Recipe FAQs

→ How do I keep green beans crisp-tender?

Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer to ice water to halt cooking and preserve crunch.

→ Can I substitute almonds with other nuts?

Yes, sliced hazelnuts or walnuts can be toasted and used to add a different nutty flavor and crunch.

→ What is the best way to toast almonds?

Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant, typically about 2 minutes.

→ How much garlic should I use for this dish?

Two cloves thinly sliced provide a gentle, fragrant garlic flavor without overpowering the green beans.

→ Is lemon juice necessary?

Lemon juice is optional but adds a bright, fresh note that balances the richness of the almonds and olive oil.