Green Beans With Almonds And Garlic

These Green Beans With Almonds And Garlic can be made on the stovetop in under 15 minutes. They're the perfect side for barbecues, potlucks, and holidays. Healthy, easy, and delicious!

Why I Love These Sauteed Garlic Green Beans

These garlic green beans are the best for so many reasons!

• They pair with everything. Ok, so maybe green beans are not the MOST exciting side dish in the world, but I promise you, green beans are a classic, and they literally go with almost anything. Barbecues, fried chicken, pork chops, this onion soup mix meatloaf, mini meatloaves, steak, roasted miso chicken, easy baked salmon in foil, a classic Dutch oven pot roast, Thanksgiving dinner, creamy coconut shrimp - you name it, there's a place on your table for these garlic green beans. And when you use fresh green beans (and not the canned version that you may have grown up with), you'll appreciate the crispy crunch of this delicious veggie.
• They're so easy to make! These garlic green beans are so easy to make and come together super fast (in under 15 minutes!). Perfect for when you need a quick and easy side recipe.
• They're healthy. Not only are green beans low in calories, but they're chock full of good-for-you vitamins like vitamin C, antioxidants, folate, and fiber. And this preparation, green beans sauteed with just a little olive oil and fresh garlic, makes them a great alternative to the heavier, fat-leaden casseroles you usually see.

What Do I Need To Make Them?

This recipe for garlic green beans has few ingredients, which is what makes it so healthy for you.

• Fresh green beans. There's no question - fresh green beans are the way to go, no matter what recipe you're using green beans in. Fresh green beans are super crispy and taste way better than canned green beans, which typically result in a mushy disappointment.
• Garlic cloves. Y'all know I love garlic, and lightly sauteed in oil, it adds so much flavor to veggie dishes and is a GREAT addition to this garlic green bean recipe.
• Almonds. I chopped my almonds for this recipe, but you can use slivered almonds here, too.
• Good olive oil. I prefer using olive oil for this recipe vs. butter, which some recipes call for. We're going for crisp, light, and flavorful here, and butter tends to make these too creamy and rich for my taste. Because the taste of the olive oil will really shine through, use the best you can find.
• Crushed red pepper flakes. This one is optional but I love the tiny bit of spice the crushed red pepper flakes give to these green beans.

How To Make Green Beans With Almonds And Garlic

It really couldn't be easier and will take you less than 15 minutes. Here's how you do it.

1. Heat your oil. Add the olive oil to a pan over medium heat.
2. Sauté the garlic. Toss in your garlic cloves and saute for 30 seconds-1 minute, until the cloves start to become fragrant.
3. Quickly saute the green beans. Add the green beans and saute, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes. No boiling needed! Don't keep the green beans on the stove for too long - the goal is to keep them crisp, not let them get mushy and soggy (which can happen sometimes if you boil them in advance or saute them for too long).
4. Add the almonds. Add the chopped or slivered almonds and sauté for another minute or so, or until the almonds are slightly toasted.
5. Add the seasonings. Remove from heat, add some salt and pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

(Tip! This is totally optional, but I love serving these with this garlic parmesan sauce on the side. So delish!)

These sauteed garlic green beans with almonds are best served immediately.

If you make these Garlic Green Beans, be sure to let me know what you think in the comments below, and don't forget to tag me with a pic on Instagram!

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• Tomato Salad With Grains, Mint, And Feta
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