Sautéed Garlic Butter Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

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Tender green beans sautéed in garlic butter and topped with crunchy toasted almonds for a flavorful side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh green beans, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and trim 1 lb fresh green beans, then blanch in boiling salted water (1 tsp salt) for 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender, then drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter. Cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
  4. Step 4: In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast 1/4 cup sliced almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and aromatic; immediately remove from heat to avoid burning.
  5. Step 5: Season the green beans with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle the toasted almonds on top before serving.

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