Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Lemon

Name: Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Lemon
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps sliced almonds; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 454 grams green beans, trimmed; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 118 milliliters water

Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Lemon is a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian side dish. One serving contains 118 calories, 3g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 22 minutes. Head to the store and pick up butter, lemon juice, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

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Frying Pan

Add oil; swirl to coat.

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Cooking Oil

Add beans and shallots; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Shallot

Beans

Add 1/2 cup water; cover and cook 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.

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Beans

Water

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

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Butter

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Add almonds; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.

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Almonds

Add almond mixture, lemon juice, and remaining ingredients to bean mixture; toss well.

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Lemon Juice

Almonds

Kids Can Help: For older kids who have practiced their cutting skills, let them trim the ends off the green beans with a child-safe knife. For the younger ones, teach them how to snap off the ends with their fingers.

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Green Beans