Garlic Butter Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Tender-crisp green beans are sautéed with fragrant garlic and butter, then finished with a sprinkle of toasted almonds for a delightful crunch.
20 mins
4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cloves of Garlic
- 5 cups + ½ cup Green Beans
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Lemon (Juice)
- ⅜ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ⅓ cup Slivered Almonds
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook 4–5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain well.
- While the beans cook, toast the sliced almonds in a large dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until fragrant and lightly golden. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant, without browning.
- Add the drained green beans, salt, and pepper. Toss 2–3 minutes until coated and hot.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice if using, and top with the toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
