Garlic Butter Green Beans
These garlic butter green beans are the perfect side dish for any occasion! The fresh green beans are zesty, full of garlic flavor and cooked to be al dente. If you're in need of an easy side dish, look no further!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 127kcal
Equipment
- 1 small skillet
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 microplane (for zesting lemon)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 lb fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1/2 a lemon (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, add the slivered almonds. Toast them until they're fragrant and golden, making sure to stir them often so they don't burn (should take about 5 minutes). Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the green beans, water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a simmer and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain the beans, making sure you shake off any excess water.
- In the same pan over medium heat, combine the butter, oil and garlic. Once the butter's melted, add the green beans back to the pan.
- Toss to coat them in the butter sauce, then season with salt and pepper. Let cook for 2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant for best flavor.
- Remove from the heat, and drizzle with lemon juice. Top with lemon zest and toasted almonds.
Nutrition
Serving: 6people | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.8g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 1.5g | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg