Sautéed Green Beans with Almonds and Lemon

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Crisp-tender green beans toasted with almonds and brightened by lemon zest. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe (keto), ready in about 12 minutes, pairs green beans, olive oil, almonds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 5 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim green beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add green beans and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges become slightly charred.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup sliced almonds and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly until almonds are golden.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

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