Green Beans with Almonds

Green beans with almonds is the perfect 20-minute side dish for weeknight dinners and holidays. Fresh green beans are tossed with sauteed garlic and slivered almonds in butter.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

16 oz green beans ends trimmed
⅓ cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a large stock pot, bring water to a boil. Boil green beans for five minutes, then strain and set aside.
In a sauté pan over medium heat, add slivered almonds. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until almonds are lightly browned and fragrant. Add butter to the pan and allow to melt. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
Add green beans, salt, and pepper to the pan, stirring to combine. Cook for one minute to warm the green beans, then remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Canned beans: Skip the first step of boiling and continue with the rest of the recipe as written.
Frozen green beans: Add straight to the pan, no need to thaw first.
Storage: Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Vegan variation: Make this recipe vegan by substituting the butter with olive oil or vegan butter.

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