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

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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.

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Is toasting the nuts or seeds for Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds necessary?

Step 2 reads: "Meanwhile, toast 1/4 cup sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden." It is quick and it shows. Step 2 browns the natural oils, which deepens the flavor; raw, they taste flat by comparison. Watch the pan, because they go from toasted to burnt in under a minute.

How hot is Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds?

Moderately. The heat in Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds low-carb?

A serving of Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

Does Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup sliced almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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

Refrigerate what is left of Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Almonds within two hours and eat it 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.

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