Green Beans Almondine

Name: Green Beans Almondine
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves of garlic, chopped; 3 cups fresh green beans, ends trimmed; ⅓ cup slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free tamari; Freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste; freshly ground pepper to taste

CategoryHoliday Cooking, Sides and VegetablesCuisineAmericanDiets#gluten-free, #vegan

Fresh green beans are delightful at any meal, but are a tradition at Thanksgiving. A simple recipe for this humble vegetable will complement your next gathering.

Ingredients

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

3 cups fresh green beans, ends trimmed

⅓ cup slivered almonds

2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free tamari

Freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste

freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add green beans and sauté 10 minutes or until beans are cooked to desired tenderness. Beans should still be bright green in color.

Place almonds in a small pan over medium-low heat. Stir and toast almonds 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fragrant.

Remove hot green beans to a serving bowl. Toss lightly with soy or tamari, and lemon juice. Season with black pepper to taste.

Serves- 4