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Green Bean Amandine
Garlic and almonds punch up the flavor of green beans in this tasty dish.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
adult-approved, dairy-free, easy, gluten-free, quick, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
125
kcal
Author:
Lynne
Ingredients
1
lb
fresh green beans
¼
cup
blanched slivered almonds
2
tbl
butter or margarine
2
cloves
garlic, minced or put through a garlic press
salt, to taste
Instructions
Wash beans and trim ends if needed.
Place in a microwave-safe dish with ⅓ cup water. Microwave 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In the meantime, heat a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat. Add almonds to dry pan and toast until just starting to turn golden, stirring often.
Reduce heat and add butter, stirring until melted. Add garlic and saute till fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Drain green beans and add to almonds. Season with desired amount of salt. Stir till heated through.