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Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

A vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring crisp green beans sautéed with garlic, lemon juice, and topped with toasted almonds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
Nuts
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted
Oils and Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Almonds
  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Cook the Green Beans
  1. In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the trimmed green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and sprinkle the toasted almonds on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

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