Tender green beans with garlic, toasted almonds, and lemon embody classic French flavor in a quick, elegant dish.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
→ Nuts
03 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
→ Fats & Oils
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Seasonings
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
# Method:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they are just tender and bright green. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced almonds and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove the almonds with a slotted spoon and set aside.
03 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
04 - Add blanched green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat in the garlic butter, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
05 - Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add lemon juice and toss to combine evenly.
06 - Sprinkle the toasted almonds and lemon zest (if desired) over the green beans before serving.
