Description
Tender green beans tossed with crispy garlic bread crumbs and toasted almonds for a flavorful, textured side dish. This simple yet elevated recipe adds crunch and savory depth to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Transfer beans immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sliced almonds until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter. Add bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking. Remove from heat and combine with toasted almonds.
- Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil or butter in the skillet. Add drained green beans and sauté 3–5 minutes until heated through and lightly browned.
- Season green beans with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle garlic bread crumb and almond mixture over the beans and toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle with lemon juice if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add bread crumb mixture just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Panko bread crumbs can be used for extra crunch.
- Finish with grated Parmesan or lemon zest for added flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet to help maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
