Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds
Easy and tasty Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds recipe you can whip up in 20 minutes! A delicious side dish to compliment chicken, beef, fish, or pork!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, sub additional 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ⅓ cup shaved, sliced, or slivered almonds
Instructions
- Make sure the beans are patted dry, then add to a large skillet along with oil. Saute over medium heat 1-2 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and almonds.
- Saute 10 minutes or until green beans are easily pierced with fork. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or drizzle of balsamic glaze to take these almonds to the next level!
Nutrition
Calories: 159 kcal, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 589 mg, Potassium: 303 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 6 g, Vitamin A: 782 IU, Vitamin C: 14 mg, Calcium: 68 mg, Iron: 2 mg