Description
A delightful side dish featuring fresh green beans tossed in butter and garlic, topped with toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup of sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by boiling a pot of salted water. Add the green beans and cook for about 3-5 minutes until they’re bright green and tender-crisp.
- Drain the green beans and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and toss with the garlic and butter.
- Stir in the sliced almonds and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the almonds are lightly toasted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using olive oil instead of butter. You can also sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving. If you prefer a bit of spice, add a dash of red pepper flakes while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg