Description
A delightful side dish made with tender green beans and toasted almonds, drizzled with fresh lemon juice for a refreshing zing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans: Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the trimmed green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes. Drain in a colander and set aside.
- Toast the almonds: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Season to perfection: Add salt and pepper to taste, tossing everything to coat.
- Serve immediately: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy fresh.
Notes
For an alternative cooking method, roast the beans and almonds in the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg