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French Green Beans

Sautéed French Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb French green beans (haricots verts), trimmed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the beans for 2 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice water bath. Drain well and pat completely dry.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes until golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the beans and toss for 1 minute to warm through. Off heat, squeeze the lemon juice over, season with salt and pepper, and serve right away.

Notes

Serve the beans as soon as they come out of the pan. They lose their crispness as they sit, so plate them while they are still glistening.