Garlic Butter Green Beans With Toasted Almonds

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Even as an adult, I still struggle eating my veggies. You could say I have the palette of a picky 5 year old, and my weakness for gooey peanut butter and jelly sandwiches has lasted from Kindergarten to present day.

I normally rely on steamed broccoli or corn as a side, but over the past few years—brace yourselves—I’ve been branching out in order to get more nutrients into my diet. It turns out, I actually like a lot of vegetables! It just depends on how they are prepared, AKA doused in lots and lots of butter. 🙂

This green bean recipe is a delightful addition to chicken or steak, and the garlic-butter sauce gives it a ton of flavor. With a handful of almonds sprinkled on top, you have a professional looking dish to serve alongside your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

And I’m willing to bet it will please even the pickiest of eaters. 

How to Make a Side of Green Beans and Almonds

Step 1: Snip off the ends of each bean, cut them in half and rinse thoroughly.

Step 2: Toast almonds in a dry frying pan. Be sure to stir frequently to keep them from burning. Once they are lightly toasted, transfer almonds to a small dish.

Step 3: Mince the garlic and saute it in butter until soft, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4: Meanwhile, cook the green beans in boiling water until tender. Drain the water and add the butter and garlic mixture. Toss. Serve with the almonds sprinkled on top.

Green Beans and Almonds

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• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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A side of green beans and almonds is a delightful addition to chicken or steak, and the garlic-butter sauce drenches these fresh veggies with irresistible flavor. With a handful of almonds sprinkled on top, you have a professional looking dish to serve alongside your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

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Ingredients

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• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 2 medium cloves of garlic
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

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Instructions

1. Rinse and snip off ends of beans then cut them in half.
2. Toast almonds in a dry frying pan. Stir frequently, they can burn rather quickly. Once toasted transfer almonds to a small dish.
3. Saute minced garlic in butter until soft. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cook green beans in boiling water till fork tender. Drain and add butter & garlic mixture to hot green beans. Toss, adding almonds on top before serving.

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Category: Side Dish
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: green beans, garlic butter green beans

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