Garlic Green Beans With Almonds
If you are looking for the perfect side dish, then these one pot garlic green beans with almonds are for you! Full of peppery almonds, minced garlic, and crisp green beans, this veggie side dish pairs perfectly with a variety of meals.
As a dietitian, one of my biggest tips to make it easier to eat more vegetables is to make sure you have an arsenal of easy recipes that are full of flavor but easy to make!
While that may sound like a straight forward recommendation, you would be surprised how many people tell me they don’t include vegetables on their plate simply because they don’t know what vegetables to eat or how to make them. Luckily, this is a problem that I can help you with.
If you have been looking for easy vegetable side dish recipes, then these garlic green beans with almonds are for you!
Filled with garlic, peppered and toasted almonds, and crisp green beans that are sautéed to perfecion, this veggie side dish comes together in just one pan and pairs well with a variety of dishes!
Other veggie side dish ideas:
Like I said, you should have an arsenal of vegetable recipes to try out. The more prepared you are, the easier it will be to get enough vegetables onto your plate!
Here are a few other recipes from my blog that are easy to make and full of flavor:
Why you’ll love this recipe:
You’ll absolutely love this garlic green beans with almonds recipe because it is:
Easy to make: no special cooking skills required for this recipe.
A one pot recipe: We will be doing every step if this recipe in the same pan leaving you with minimal clean up.
Customizable: change your seasonings, add different mix ins, and change the length of cooking to make sure these green beans are made exactly how you like them.
Meal prep friendly: this recipe will leave you with crisp green beans which save really well in the refrigerator and are a delicious option for a meal prepped vegetable.
Family friendly: not too spicy and still full of flavors, this is a side dish your entire family will love!
You’re going to love this recipe!
Ingredients:
The ingredients list may be short, but these green beans definitely are not short on flavor. Here are the ingredients you will need:
Green beans: I bought the washed and trimmed green beans in a bag but you can also wash and trim your own.
Minced garlic: jarred or freshly minced.
Butter: This is essential for the delicious toasted almonds. If you want to use less butter, I would toast the almonds in butter and then add olive oil to the pan when you are ready to sauté your green beans.
Slivered almonds: we will season and toast these to perfection. Here are the ones I used!
Seasonings: you’ll use need salt, pepper, and some garlic powder for this recipe.
The process:
This is a one pot side dish that will be ready in just a few steps. All you’ll need to do is:
Add your butter, salt, pepper, and almonds to a large sauce pan.
Toast the almonds over medium heat, stirring often, until they turn a golden brown. This will take 15-20 minutes. Remove the almonds from the pan and set them aside on another plate.
To the same pan, add another tablespoon of butter (or olive oil), your green beans, garlic, and garlic powder. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until they reach the desired tenderness (about 20 minutes).
LTN Tip: If you prefer more tender green beans, you can steam them in the bag first or boil them in water for about 5 minutes. Then, add them to your sauce pan with the garlic and garlic powder and sauce them for another 3 minutes. Add your almonds and enjoy.
Swaps & Substitutions:
There are plenty of ways to serve this recipe exactly the way you like it including:
Use steamable green beans: If you want to make this recipe faster, then you can purchase green beans in a steamable bag. Steam the green beans, sauté in a pan with the garlic and garlic powder for 3-5 minutes, then add your almonds and joy,
Change your add ins: You can add cooked bacon or other additions to these green beans.
Alter your seasonings: Add whatever seasonings you want or increase/decrease the amount of garlic in this recipe to make it exactly how you want it.
Add other veggies: If you want to switch it up, you could mix in roasted Brussels sprouts or broccoli to add some extra vegetables to this side dish.
Recipe FAQ:
Help, I burned my almonds!
The key to deliciously toasted almonds is to make sure you stir them often. They take a while to start toasting, but once they do start to toast then they cook quickly so keep an eye on them!
How can I reheat this recipe?
The microwave is probably the easiest way to reheat these garlic green beans but you can also add them to a sauce pan and warm them over medium heat until warmed through!
How long will the leftovers stay good?
Per the USDA, you can refrigerate the leftovers for 3 to 4 days and enjoy throughout the week making this a great recipe for meal prep. As always, you should also use your best judgment when assessing leftovers!
Garlic Green Beans With Almonds
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add 2 tbsp of butter, salt, pepper, and your slivered almonds to a large saucepan. Toast your almonds over medium heat, stirring often, until they turn a slight golden brown (about 15 minutes).
- Put your toasted almonds on a plate and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, add 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil), green beans, garlic powder, and minced garlic, cover, and cook over low/medium heat for 15 minutes stirring regularly. If you prefer a softer green bean, cook for 20-25 minutes or until your green beans reach the desired softness.
- Stir back in your almonds and serve warm. Enjoy!
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