French Green Beans Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Green Beans
Wash the French green beans thoroughly under cold running water. Trim the ends of the beans by cutting off about 1 inch from each end.
2
Blanch the Beans
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the trimmed green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
3
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
4
Combine Ingredients
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet with the garlic. Toss to coat the beans in the oil and garlic mixture. Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all flavors.
5
Add Almonds
Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the green beans. Continue to sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through and the almonds are slightly toasted.
6
Serve
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with additional lemon juice if desired.