Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds
A simple and delightful side dish of sautéed green beans with garlic and toasted almonds, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by trimming the ends of the green beans.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the green beans and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Stir in the sliced almonds and lemon zest, cooking for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat by sautéing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg