Green Beans Amandine

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tsp. chopped garlic (about 1 clove)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, about 1 minute. Add the sliced almonds and cook until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook until light golden brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice.

Add the green beans to the skillet and toss until coated. Season with salt. Toss until the green beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove the green beans to a warm serving plate. Serve immediately.

Turn this French dish into an Italian delight by substituting pine nuts for the almonds and adding 1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper.