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Crispy Brown Butter Garlic Green Beans with Almonds

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A quick and easy side dish featuring fresh green beans crisped in brown butter with garlic and toasted almonds, delivering a perfect balance of nutty richness and crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh lemon juice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Trim and wash the green beans. Rinse under cold water and snap or cut off the stem ends. Pat dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate immediately.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Swirl the pan and cook until the butter foams and turns a deep golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid burning.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Lower heat if garlic darkens too fast.
  5. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the brown butter and garlic. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly blistered.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss the toasted almonds back into the pan and stir gently to combine.
  7. Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the beans before serving. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Dry green beans thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness. Watch butter carefully to avoid burning. Toast almonds separately to control doneness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently in skillet to maintain texture.

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Keywords: green beans, brown butter, garlic, almonds, side dish, quick recipe, easy, gluten-free, dairy-free option

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