Description
A vibrant and flavorful green bean dish paired with toasted almonds and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the beans by snipping off the ends.
- Blanch the beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Ice the beans in cold water immediately after blanching to retain color.
- Toast the almonds in a sauté pan with melted butter for about 3-5 minutes until golden.
- Combine the green beans and lemon juice with the toasted almonds, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra toasted almonds if desired.
Notes
For vegan option, substitute butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg