Description
A vibrant and elegant side dish featuring crisp-tender green beans and toasted almonds, brightened with a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by blanching the green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook them for 3-4 minutes until they showcase a bright green hue and become tender-crisp. Drain immediately and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced almonds to the skillet, cooking them until they turn golden brown—about 2 minutes.
- Introduce the blanched green beans to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them evenly with the butter and almonds.
- Drizzle the dish with fresh lemon juice, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately while it’s warm.
Notes
For meal prep, blanch green beans in advance and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg