Green Beans Almondine

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 8 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup slivered almonds

3 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)

1 shallot (finely chopped)

1 lb green beans (trimmed)

1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring often, until fragrant and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. (Keep a close watch on the almonds, as they can quickly go from lightly brown to burnt.) Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots are softened, 2 to 4 minutes.

Increase the heat to high and add the green beans and garlic. Sauté the green beans until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in the lemon juice, and sprinkle with the toasted almonds and lemon zest.Toss to combine. Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220 kcal
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 5 g