Pan Garlicky Green Beans with Slivered Almonds Recipe
This quick and flavorful 1-Pan Garlicky Green Beans with Slivered Almonds recipe features tender green beans sautéed with garlic, buttery almond crunch, and simple seasonings, making for a perfect side dish ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Almonds
- 1/3 cup slivered or sliced raw almonds
- 1 pinch sea salt
Green Beans
- 1 lb green beans, stems and rough ends trimmed (organic when possible)
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste (start with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper)
Cooking Essentials
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (or other neutral oil with high smoke point)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp dairy-free butter (or substitute organic dairy butter as needed)
Instructions
- Toast Almonds: Heat a large rimmed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the slivered almonds with a pinch of sea salt and toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove almonds from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare Green Beans: Rinse and dry the green beans thoroughly. Trim off any stems and rough ends using a knife or scissors to ensure even cooking and a pleasant texture.
- Heat Oil and Cook Green Beans: Using the same large skillet, heat it over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the avocado oil and let it heat for about 1 minute. Add the green beans and season generously with sea salt and black pepper, starting with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and adjusting to taste.
- Cover and Cook: Cover the skillet tightly and cook the green beans for approximately 8 minutes, stirring or tossing occasionally. Maintain a high heat to allow the beans to brown while becoming tender. If they start to burn, reduce the heat slightly.
- Add Garlic and Butter: In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, add the minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Toss the beans frequently to coat them evenly. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the green beans turn golden brown and tender.
- Combine with Almonds: Add the toasted almonds back into the skillet and toss to combine all flavors evenly.
- Serve: Serve the garlicky green beans immediately for the best texture and flavor. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. This dish is not freezer friendly.
Notes
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like avocado oil for best results.
- To keep the green beans browned and tender, maintain high heat but monitor to prevent burning.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning to your taste preferences.
- For a richer flavor, use organic dairy butter instead of dairy-free butter if desired.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated on stovetop; avoid freezing.
