Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Almonds

Name: Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 oz, trimmed green beans; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 2 tbsp, sliced almonds; 1 clove, minced garlic; 1/4 tsp salt

A vibrant vegetable side dish featuring crisp-tender green beans dressed in bright lemon and toasted almonds, perfect for spring menus.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 8 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz, trimmed green beans
1 tbsp olive oil
1, zested and juiced lemon
2 tbsp, sliced almonds
1 clove, minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz trimmed green beans and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
Step 2: Add 1 minced garlic clove and stir for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 1/4 tsp salt and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 3: Remove from heat and immediately stir in the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with 2 tbsp sliced almonds for crunch.