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Crispy Green Beans with Garlic and Roasted Almonds

Gentle Tummy
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Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fresh green beans
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and trim off the ends of 12 ounces of green beans. Mince 3 fresh garlic cloves and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 4 cups of warm water. Add green beans to the pan and cover with a lid. Once it comes to a rapid boil, set a timer for 4 minutes.
    Carefully transfer the green beans to a bowl filled with ice water. This step stops the cooking and keeps them bright green and crisp.
  • Carefully pour the hot water out of the skillet and pat it dry with a towel. Turn the heat to medium/high and add 1 teaspoon of butter in the skillet, then add ¼ cup of sliced almonds, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of garlic powder (optional). Stir to coat the almonds evenly in butter.
    Toast the almonds, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer them to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Lay out the green beans on a clean dish towel, roll them up, and gently press to remove as much water as possible. This will help them get nice and crispy when sautéed.
  • Heat the skillet again over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of light olive oil. Once the oil is warm, add the green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes.
    Add 3 minced garlic cloves and gently spread it over the green beans. Cook for several more minutes, stirring every 15-20 seconds, or until the green beans start to brown slightly at the edges and the garlic is golden but not burnt.
    Turn off the heat, spread the green beans on your serving dish, and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

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Notes

Blanch for Brightness: Blanching keeps the green beans vibrant and crunchy. Don’t skip this step!
Dry Thoroughly: Drying the green beans helps them get that crispy texture when sautéed.
Garlic Timing Matters: Add the garlic toward the end to prevent it from burning and turning bitter.
Salt to Taste: Start with a pinch, then add more as needed for perfect seasoning.
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