Green Beans with Almond Slivers
Perfect with a Thanksgiving turkey, this quick-cooking side dish recipe couldn't be easier. A splash of lemon juice and crunchy almonds delivers added flavor.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
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2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed, or four 9-ounce packages frozen whole green beans
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6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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6 tablespoons butter
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1-1/3 cups slivered almonds, toasted
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1.
In a Dutch oven, cook green beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and return to Dutch oven.
2.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook garlic in hot butter over medium heat until tender and lightly golden. Add to green beans along with almonds, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine.
3.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Nutrition information
Calories 323, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 284 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 36%, Calcium 13%, Iron 15%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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