Description
This simple and delicious green beans side dish is perfect for a quick and healthy addition to any meal. Fresh green beans are sautéed with garlic, seasoned with salt and pepper, and finished with crunchy sliced almonds for extra texture and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a delightful way to enjoy a nutritious vegetable side.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Trim the green beans: Rinse the fresh green beans thoroughly and trim off the ends to prepare them for cooking.
- Heat the olive oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, allowing it to warm up.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add green beans and seasoning: Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet along with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, stirring well to coat the beans evenly.
- Cook the green beans: Sauté the green beans for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp – cooked but still maintaining a bit of crunch.
- Add sliced almonds: Stir in 1/4 cup sliced almonds and continue cooking for 2 more minutes to lightly toast the almonds and blend flavors.
- Serve warm: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the green beans warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
- If you prefer softer beans, cook a few minutes longer until desired tenderness is reached.
- To make this dish vegan and vegetarian-friendly, ensure no animal-based broths or additives are included.
- Almonds can be substituted with walnuts or pecans for variation.
