Green Bean Almondine with Garlic and Lemon Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, toasted almonds, and a bright lemon zest finish for a crisp, flavorful vegetable side. This French-inspired Thanksgiving recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh green beans, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 130 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 French cuisine 130 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1 lb, trimmed fresh green beans
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans and blanch for 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup sliced almonds and toast, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Drain green beans from ice bath and add to the skillet. Toss with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Sauté for 2 minutes until heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately for a bright, nutty side.