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Garlic Butter Green Beans with Almonds

Garlic Butter Green Beans with Almonds – Effortless Holiday Delight

Garlic Butter Green Beans with Almonds is a quick and elegant side dish, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Bright and crisp
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Garlic Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Creamy richness
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Topping
  • 1/3 cup Sliced or Slivered Almonds Toasted
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Thyme Optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Bowl
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them. Boil a pot of salted water and blanch the beans for 2-4 minutes until bright green.
  2. Transfer the blanched beans to an ice bath for 2 minutes to halt the cooking.
  3. Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds.
  5. Add the drained green beans to the skillet, toss to coat with garlic butter, and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the toasted almonds and optional lemon zest and juice over the beans, toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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