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a pink bowl filled with cooked green beans topped with almonds.
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Sautéed Green Beans For One

Quick and easy sautéed green beans cooked with garlic and almonds for added flavor and crunch. A simple, flavorful, single serving side dish made in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: green beans, green beans almondine, green beans amandine, green beans in butter, green beans with almonds, sauteed green beans, single serving, small batch, Thanksgiving
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh green beans -trimmed
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • 2 tablespoons almonds -slivered
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Instructions

  • Add trimmed green beans to a 2-quart saucepan and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 4 minutes, until just tender.
  • Drain and immediately place the beans in cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  • In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and almonds; cook for about 1 minute, until golden.
  • Add the green beans and toss to coat.

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Notes

  • Don’t overcook the green beans: Boil just until crisp-tender. They’ll cook a bit more in the skillet, so avoid boiling too long.
  • Prep ahead: This recipe moves fast. Measure and prep all ingredients before you start, and read through the recipe and ingredient notes first.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1109IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg

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