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glossy garlic butter green beans on a white platter in a wide horizontal shot, slivered almonds and lemon wedges scattered, festive table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Garlic Butter Green Beans

Garlic butter coated green beans with a tender-crisp texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb green beans trimmed
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds

Method
 

  1. Blanch the green beans in salted boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Toss in the green beans and saute for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Finish with lemon juice, salt, and slivered almonds.
  6. Serve warm.

Notes

Shock the beans in ice water after blanching to keep them bright green.