Description
Green Beans with Almonds is a vibrant, crisp side dish where tender green beans are tossed in garlicky butter and finished with toasted slivered almonds. This effortless recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and festive holiday meals, bringing together freshness, nutty crunch, and aromatic flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 16 oz green beans, ends trimmed
Nuts
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
Dairy
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
Aromatics & Seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Steam the Green Beans: Add about 1/2 inch of water to a sauté pan and bring it to a simmer. Place the trimmed green beans in the pan, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let them steam for about 5 minutes until just tender but still vibrant green. Drain the beans and set aside.
- Toast the Almonds: In the now-empty pan, set over medium heat, add the slivered almonds. Toast them for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the unsalted butter to the pan with the almonds. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until the garlic becomes aromatic but not browned.
- Combine and Toss: Return the drained green beans to the pan. Add the salt and black pepper, then toss everything together so the beans are coated with the garlicky butter and almonds. Warm through for about 1 minute so the flavors meld.
- Serve: Remove from heat and transfer the green beans with almonds to a serving dish. Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can blanch the green beans ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator to speed up meal prep.
- Try substituting the slivered almonds with sliced almonds, pecans, or walnuts for a different nutty profile.
- For a dairy-free version, use olive oil or vegan butter instead of regular butter.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for a bright, fresh finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg