Name: Green Beans with Crushed Almonds
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup blanched whole almonds, finely ground

This side dish would be a perfect way to round out a meal of leftover roast chicken (or a bird from the local deli).

Recipe information

Total Time
15 min
Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup blanched whole almonds, finely ground

Preparation

Cook beans in a 3-qt. saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes, and drain. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat, then cook garlic, stirring, until it just begins to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until they begin to color slightly, about 2 minutes. Add beans and cook, stirring, until tender and heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsGreen Bean Bean and Legume Vegetable Almond Nut Side Dinner Keto Gluten Free Vegetarian Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Saute Gourmet

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