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Dish of green beans with roasted almonds on a white plate

Green Beans with Almonds

A bright and crunchy skillet side dish featuring toasted almonds and lemon, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Veggies
  • 1 pound green beans (fresh or frozen)
Fats & Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot shallot, finely chopped
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced or slivered
  • 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon
Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot, sautéing until fragrant.
  3. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the almonds and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the almonds are golden.
  5. Remove from heat and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.

Notes

For crisp-tender beans, don’t overcook; start checking at 5 minutes. Use medium heat so garlic and almonds brown gently without burning. If using frozen beans, thaw or add a couple minutes to the cooking time to avoid sogginess.