Description
A vibrant and crunchy dish featuring tender green beans and toasted almonds, drizzled with fresh lemon juice for a zesty finish.
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
- Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn vibrant green but remain tender-crisp. Quickly drain and plunge them into the prepared ice water to halt cooking.
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, allow the butter to melt completely, swirling it around for even distribution.
- Toast the almonds: Add the sliced almonds into the buttery embrace of your skillet. Toast them for about 2 minutes, stirring gently until they turn a luscious golden brown and release their nutty aroma.
- Combine the flavors: Once the almonds are perfectly toasted, incorporate the blanched green beans into the skillet. Toss everything together gently until the beans are coated in the buttery almond mixture.
- Finish with zest: Drizzle the green beans with fresh lemon juice, and season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consider adding minced garlic or red pepper flakes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg