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bright green beans tossed with golden toasted almonds and flecks of lemon zest, in a wide horizontal shot on an oval platter on a holiday table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Green Bean Almondine with Lemon Zest

Tender-crisp green beans, zested with lemon and toasted almond pieces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain.
  2. Toast the sliced almonds in the butter until golden.
  3. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
  4. Toss the green beans into the pan to warm through and coat in the butter.
  5. Finish with lemon zest and salt and serve right away.

Notes

Don't overcook the beans, you want them bright and snappy.