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Crispy Brown Butter Garlic Green Beans with Almonds

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A quick and easy side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed in nutty brown butter with garlic and toasted almonds for a perfect crispy texture and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim and rinse the green beans; pat dry thoroughly.
  2. Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and brown it until it foams and turns a deep golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the browned butter and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the brown butter and garlic. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently but gently, for 7-8 minutes until beans are tender-crisp with some blistered spots.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add the toasted almonds and lemon zest if using, and stir to combine.
  7. Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Dry green beans thoroughly to avoid steaming instead of crisping. Toast almonds separately to prevent burning. Add lemon zest for a fresh bright flavor. Use olive oil if pan is not non-stick to help crisp beans. For vegan or dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. Frozen green beans can be used if thawed and patted dry.

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Keywords: green beans, brown butter, garlic, almonds, side dish, quick recipe, easy, gluten-free, dairy-free option

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