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Green Beans with Crushed Almonds

4.2

(45)

This side dish would be a perfect way to round out a meal of leftover roast chicken (or a bird from the local deli).

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup blanched whole almonds, finely ground

Preparation

  1. Cook beans in a 3-qt. saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes, and drain. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat, then cook garlic, stirring, until it just begins to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until they begin to color slightly, about 2 minutes. Add beans and cook, stirring, until tender and heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsGreen BeanBean and LegumeVegetableAlmondNutSideDinnerKetoGluten FreeVegetarianQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerSauteGourmet
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