Fancy Tasting Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavor-packed recipe for Fancy Tasting Green Beans! Freshly steamed green beans are tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, brightened with zesty lemon juice and zest, and finished with a delightful crunch from golden-toasted slivered almonds. This quick and elegant dish, ready in just 25 minutes, strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication, making it a star at weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, these green beans are a versatile and nourishing accompaniment to any main course. Try this easy gourmet recipe today, and give your meal a fresh twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 50 grams slivered almonds
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Bring a large skillet or sauté pan with 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the trimmed green beans to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam for 5 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
In the same pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden-brown and aromatic. Remove the almonds and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the cooked green beans back to the pan and toss to coat them in the garlic butter.
Squeeze in the lemon juice and sprinkle in the lemon zest. Season with sea salt and black pepper, tossing the green beans to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are fully tender but still slightly crisp.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and top with the toasted almonds for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Fancy Tasting Green Beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.1 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1522 mg | 32% | |
*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.
