Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds

Name: Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, zested, juiced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Crisp-tender green beans quickly sauteed with garlic in olive oil, finished with bright lemon juice and crunchy toasted almonds - a classic French-inspired side that is elegant and ready in 15 minutes.

15 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

FrenchSideStovetopDASHVegetarianVeganMediterraneanPaleoLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested, juiced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch 1.5 lbs trimmed fresh green beans for 3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
2

Meanwhile, toast 1/4 cup sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
3

Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. When shimmering, add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add the blanched green beans and toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly blistered.
5

Remove from heat. Add zested, juiced lemon juice and zest, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss to combine.
6

Transfer to a serving dish and scatter the toasted almonds over the top. Serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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