Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans under cold water and trim off the tough ends.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Boil salted water in a pot. Blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Drain the green beans and return them to the pot over medium heat. Add butter and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
- Top with toasted almonds before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg