# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
→ Aromatics
02 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
→ Nuts
03 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
→ Oils & Fats
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Seasonings
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to halt cooking. Drain well and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Toast sliced almonds, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove almonds from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add olive oil and sliced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Add drained green beans to the skillet. Sauté, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through and slightly crisp-tender.
05 - Season with sea salt, black pepper, and optional lemon juice. Toss well to combine.
06 - Sprinkle toasted almonds over the green beans and serve immediately.
