Green Beans Toasted Almonds Lemon (Printable)

Tender green beans meet toasted almonds and zesty lemon for a fresh, elegant side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

→ Nuts

02 - ½ cup sliced almonds

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil for vegan)
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
06 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking; drain again and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sliced almonds. Toast, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove almonds from the skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat in the butter and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
05 - Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the green beans and gently toss. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of tender crunch and nutty richness makes every bite exciting
  • Ready in just 20 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The lemon brightens everything while the almonds add this incredible savory depth
02 -
  • The ice bath step is not optional if you want that gorgeous bright green color instead of dull olivegreen beans
  • Work quickly once the garlic hits the pan because thirty seconds too long means bitter instead of fragrant
03 -
  • Buy the best beans you can find because great ingredients mean you have to do less work
  • Use a microplane for the lemon zest to get just the fragrant yellow part without any bitter white pith

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