Garlic Green Beans Almondine

Green Beans Almondine

Green beans almondine is a traditional family favorite. It’s delicious and quick and easy to make. This is the perfect side dish to make for a large holiday gathering or to take to a pot luck.

Serves 8-10

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Wash beans and drain them until dry.
2. Toss green beans and 3 tbsp olive oil and place on baking pan. Beans should lay flat on the tray (they should not be piled up) then season with salt.
3. Roast green beans in the oven for approximately 8 minutes or until they appear slightly browned.
4. In a pan over medium high heat, add remaining oil, garlic and almonds, and sauté until the almonds turn a light golden brown color.
5. Add lemon and green beans and sautè for one minute.
6. Turn off the heat, transfer to a plate and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve immediately.

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