The Best Green Beans
Transform your green bean side dish into a showstopper with "The Best Green Beans," a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for any meal. These fresh, vibrant green beans are blanched to bring out their color and crisp-tender texture before being sautéed with fragrant garlic and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while a garnish of optional lemon zest elevates this dish with a burst of citrus brightness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant holiday feasts. Whether you're searching for healthy sides or simple green bean recipes, this dish combines ease, freshness, and irresistible flavor with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 quarter cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast them, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove the almonds and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat them in the garlic and oil, and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Remove from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle the toasted almonds on top and garnish with lemon zest, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant and delicious green beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.3 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2033 mg | 43% | |
*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.
