Garlic and Herb Sautéed Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

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Bright green beans quickly sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs, finished with crunchy toasted almonds for a simple yet elegant side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh green beans, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans and blanch for 3 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking; drain again after 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and garlic is lightly golden.
  3. Step 3: Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat, cooking for 3-4 minutes until heated through and starting to brown in spots.
  4. Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds over the top before serving.

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