Don’t be deceived by the short list of ingredients and the simplistic cooking methods – this vegetable side packs a serious punch. Slathered in garlic and covered in crunchy toasted almonds, this will be that dish that will surprise people as they realize they keep reaching for more.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs Green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup slivered, sliced, or chopped raw almonds
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ lemon
Directions
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat and toss in the almonds.
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Stir until very lightly toasted then add in ⅓ of minced garlic.
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Stir until garlic is soft and fragrant, remove from pan and set aside.
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Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and toss in the green beans. Sautee the green beans until slightly tender (or more depending on how soft you’d like them).
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Add the remaining garlic and saute together until the garlic is lightly browned.
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Transfer the beans to a dish and sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top.
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Squeeze lemon juice over the top and serve.
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