Garlic Almond Green Beans
Bring your side dishes to life with this irresistible Garlic Almond Green Beans recipe, a delightful combination of tender-crisp green beans, rich garlic flavor, and a buttery crunch of toasted slivered almonds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes and offers a delicious balance of flavors and textures. Sautéed in a blend of olive oil and butter, the green beans are lightly steamed for freshness, then finished with a sprinkle of golden almonds and a touch of seasoning for a simple yet elegant side. Whether paired with roasted meats or enjoyed on its own, these garlic-infused green beans are a must-try addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 60 grams slivered almonds
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 120 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly. Trim off the ends and set them aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the slivered almonds. Toast them for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and begins to foam.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the prepared green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them with the garlic oil mixture.
Pour the water into the skillet, cover it with a lid, and let the green beans steam for 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow any remaining water to evaporate.
Season the green beans with salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss to combine.
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the green beans and gently toss to distribute evenly.
Transfer the Garlic Almond Green Beans to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 372 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.
