Description
A delicious and spicy side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed in butter and olive oil, topped with toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain again and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the beans in the spicy butter mixture. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the toasted almonds and lemon juice. Toss again to combine.
- Serve immediately as a side dish.
Notes
- To add more flavor, consider adding a splash of soy sauce or balsamic vinegar during the cooking process.
- For a nut-free version, you can omit the almonds or substitute with sunflower seeds for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg