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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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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
  • 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. 

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Notes

Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or drizzle of balsamic glaze to take these almonds to the next level! 

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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