Description
A quick and delicious Green Beans Almondine recipe featuring tender green beans sautéed with toasted slivered almonds and garlic, finished with a hint of lemon juice and Parmesan cheese for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 16-ounce (1 pound) bag green beans, ends trimmed
Oils & Nuts
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Flavorings
- 3-5 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil, allowing it to warm up.
- Toast almonds: Once the oil is hot, add the slivered almonds and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until they turn golden brown.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the almonds and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add green beans: Toss the trimmed green beans into the skillet, combining them well with the garlic and toasted almonds.
- Cook green beans: Continue cooking the green beans for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender yet still crisp.
- Season: Season the dish with salt to your taste.
- Finish and serve: Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the green beans and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans trimmed at the ends for the best texture.
- Toast the almonds carefully to avoid burning; they should turn golden brown and fragrant.
- Adjust garlic amount based on your preference for aroma and flavor.
- Lemon juice and Parmesan cheese are optional but add a nice bright and savory finish.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
