Garlic Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon, Almonds, and Tarragon
Garlic Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon, Almonds, and Tarragon is a mouthful, in the best possible way. These green beans are anything but basic: sautéed to perfection with savoury garlic, brightened with lemon zest, given a nutty crunch from toasted almonds, and finished with a whisper of tarragon that'll make your taste buds hollar yee-haw. They're ridiculously easy to whip up in under 20 minutes. This recipe works great for simple weeknight dinners or fancy feasts. And it's not just tasty - it's a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with fibre, antioxidants, and plant-based goodness. Pairs perfectly with: creamy vegan Alfredo, cashew cheese pasta, vibrant pesto noodles, or a fresh pasta primavera.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 4 cups green beans trimmed (about 1 lb or 500 grams)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced (about 1½ tsp)
- ½ tsp Spike all purpose seasoning or Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp minced tarragon
- ½ lemon juiced + zest
Instructions
- Place a large frying pan on medium-high heat and add ¼ cup sliced almonds. Toast almonds until for 3–5 minutes or until they darken slightly and a nutty aroma develops. Transfer toasted almonds to a small bowl.
- In same pan, add 4 cups trimmed green beans and ¼ cup water. Stir until well combined and cover with a lid. Let cook for about 2-4 minutes or until beans are bright green and slightly crunchy to the bite.
- Remove lid and reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, about 1½ tsp minced garlic, ½ tsp each Spike seasoning and mustard powder, and freshly ground black pepper and toss until beans are well coated. Sauté until fragrant but not brown (2-3 minutes)
- Just before serving, add 1 tbsp minced tarragon and lemon zest and juice and toss. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 88mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
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