Easy Green Beans with Almonds
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Easy Green Beans with Almonds. Tender-crisp green beans are steamed to perfection, then tossed in a buttery garlic sauce enhanced with a touch of olive oil for a rich, savory base. The addition of toasted sliced almonds introduces a delightful crunch and nutty aroma, while a bright drizzle of fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a refreshing zing. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, works beautifully as a healthy vegetable side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with fresh flavors, this dish is the perfect blend of elegance and ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 50 grams sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cool water. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sliced almonds. Toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the green beans and toss to coat them in the butter mixture. Pour in 1 cup of water, cover the skillet, and let the beans steam for 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and continue cooking until any remaining water has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the green beans, then season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the dish, give it a final stir, and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
