Green Beans My Way
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with "Green Beans My Way," a quick and flavorful recipe that transforms humble green beans into a vibrant, sophisticated accompaniment. Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection and then sautéed in a rich mixture of butter and olive oil, infused with the aromatic warmth of garlic. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while a drizzle of fresh lemon juice brightens every bite. For an optional kick, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be added, making this dish as bold or mild as you like. Ready in just 25 minutes, this elegant yet simple recipe is a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike. Don’t forget to garnish with extra almonds for added texture! Perfect for lovers of quick vegetable recipes, garlicky green beans, and lemony side dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt.
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
Blanch the green beans by boiling them for 3-4 minutes, then drain and immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to halt cooking. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts and begins to foam.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Add the slivered almonds to the skillet and toast them for 2-3 minutes until light golden brown.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the garlic butter mixture.
Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, stirring well.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and toss once more to ensure the flavors are combined.
Cook everything for another 2-3 minutes until the green beans are warmed through and slightly tender but still crisp.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional toasted almonds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1751 mg | 37% | |
*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.
