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Green beans are one of those vegetables I almost always have in the fridge. They’re quick to cook, incredibly versatile and they pair well with just about everything. Yet while looking through my recipe archive the other day, I realised I hardly have any recipes where green beans are the real star of the show. Time to change that!
These garlic green beans with toasted almonds are proof that you don’t need a long ingredient list to make a delicious vegetable side dish. With just a handful of ingredients you can turn simple green beans into something special. They’re perfect for a weeknight dinner, but they also look right at home on a festive Christmas table.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe really only need 10 minutes to prepare and uses only about 4 ingredients. it’s the perfect little side dish or can be part of a bigger meal. It’s delicious with roast chicken, fish or with roasted potatoes. Want to make green beans even more festive? Have a look at the bacon-wrapped green beans too.
Recipe Ingredients
As said you really only need four ingredients for making this green beans with garlic recipe. And even so that includes the olive oil!
- green beans – I used haricot vert in this recipe, which is the slightly thinner version of the green bean but of course both work equally well. The cooking time may vary a little bit though.
- garlic – fresh garlic is the key flavor of the garlic green beans (no surprise there I’m sure!)
- almond slivers – toast the almonds before you sprinkle them over the dish. You can also go for toasted hazelnuts or pistachio
- olive oil – alternatively you can also use butter for this recipe
How To Make Garlic Green Beans
Step 1: Cook the beans
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the green beans for 3–4 minutes. They should be tender but still have a nice bite. Drain well.
Step 2: Toast the almonds
While the beans are cooking, toast the almond slivers in a dry frying pan over medium heat until lightly golden. Remove from the pan immediately so they don’t burn.
Step 3: Sauté the garlic
Finely chop the garlic. Heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan or wok and gently cook the garlic for about 30 seconds. Keep an eye on it, as garlic burns quickly and can become bitter.
Step 4: Finish the dish
Add the cooked green beans to the pan and toss everything together for another minute. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle generously with the toasted almonds.
Storage
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat briefly in a frying pan or enjoy cold as part of a salad.
Freezer: Although you can freeze the cooked beans, they’re at their best freshly made. The almonds will lose their crunch after freezing, so it’s better to toast fresh almonds when serving.
FAQ Garlic Green Beans
Yes. Cook the beans a few hours ahead of time and keep them chilled. Just before serving, quickly sauté them with the garlic and finish with the toasted almonds.
Absolutely. Cook them according to the package instructions, drain well and continue with the recipe.
They’re delicious with roast chicken, grilled steak, baked salmon or as part of a festive holiday dinner.
Yes. Simply leave out the almonds or replace them with toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a similar crunchy texture.
More Vegetable Side Dishes
Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
- 150 gr green beans or haricot vert
- 2 cloves garlic
- olive oil
- 2 tbsp almond slivers
Instructions
- Cook the beans shortly in salted water. Approximately 3-4 minutes until cooked but still with a good bite.
- Cut the cloves of garlic finely. Roast the almonds in a dry pan until golden. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok and quickly sauté the garlic. Make sure it doesn't burn. Add the beans and stir fry for a bit. Add onto a plate and sprinkle with the almonds
Notes
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
