Lemon Garlic Green Beans Almonds (Printable version)
Crisp green beans with garlic, lemon, and toasted almonds. A vibrant, quick side dish ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - Zest of 1 lemon
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
→ Nuts
05 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
→ Fats & Oils
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings
07 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How to Prepare:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 2–3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer almonds to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add green beans and toss to coat in the oil and garlic.
04 - Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sauté for another 2–3 minutes until beans are heated through.
05 - Remove from heat, sprinkle toasted almonds over the beans, and serve immediately.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The combination of bright lemon and nutty toasted almonds makes vegetables feel like a treat instead of an obligation
- It comes together in under 20 minutes but looks and tastes like something from a nice restaurant
02 -
- Dont skip the ice bath after blanching, it keeps the beans vibrant green instead of turning them dull olive colored
- The almonds will go from perfectly toasted to burned in seconds, so have your plate ready before you start
03 -
- Trim your beans the night before to make dinner prep even faster
- Keep the lemon zest large and visible, it looks beautiful on the finished dish