How do I make mouthwatering garlic green beans almondine?

Get ready to fall in love with our irresistible Garlic Green Beans Almondine! A flavorful and crunchy side dish that will wow your taste buds.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make mouthwatering Garlic Green Beans Almondine. Items include: Green Beans Garlic Almonds Butter Salt Pepper

Green Beans 1 pound
Garlic 4 cloves, minced
Almonds 1/3 cup, sliced
Butter 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Take note
Handle garlic with caution, it may ward off vampires but it can also leave you with some stinky breath!

1

Blanch the Green Beans

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain the beans and immediately place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

2

Toast the Almonds

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds until golden brown and fragrant. Make sure to keep an eye on them, as they can easily burn. Once toasted, remove from heat and set aside.

3

Sauté the Garlic

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.

4

Add Green Beans and Almonds

Drain the blanched green beans and add them to the skillet with the garlic. Toss everything together to coat the beans in the garlic butter. Sprinkle in the toasted almonds and give it another good toss.

5

Season and Serve

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the Garlic Green Beans Almondine to a serving dish and get ready to impress everyone with your culinary skills!