Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Toasted Almonds

Name: Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans; 2 tbsp sliced almonds; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2, minced garlic cloves; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Quickly cooked green beans with aromatic garlic and nutty toasted almonds, offering a vibrant, low-carb vegetable side that complements any keto meal.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 7 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
2 tbsp sliced almonds
1 tbsp olive oil
2, minced garlic cloves
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 12 oz trimmed green beans and sauté for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp sliced almonds to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes more while stirring constantly until garlic is fragrant and almonds are lightly toasted.
Step 4: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then immediately remove from heat to preserve texture.