Fine Beans Recipe
Bright, crisp, and buttery—this Fine Beans Recipe brings garlic-kissed green beans to your table in under 20 minutes, making it the perfect healthy side dish for weeknight dinners or festive holiday spreads.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fine green beans ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds toasted lightly
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Zest of 1/2 lemon optional
- 1 tbsp water or low-sodium vegetable broth for gentle steaming
Instructions
- Place trimmed fine beans in a colander, rinse under cool water, then shake off excess moisture.
- In a dry pan over medium heat, swirl slivered almonds until they turn a pale gold—about 2 minutes. Remove them to a small bowl; set aside.
- Return pan to medium-low; add butter. When it foams, stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (20–30 seconds).
- Increase heat to medium-high; add green beans and toss for 1–2 minutes so they’re coated in garlicky butter.
- Pour in 1 tbsp water or broth, cover pan, and let beans steam for 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Uncover, add salt, black pepper, and lemon zest; toss for another 30 seconds so flavors meld.
- Transfer beans to a serving dish, sprinkle toasted almonds on top, and serve warm.
Notes
Cooking tip: Rinse and pat beans dry before trimming—moisture can cause hot oil to spit.
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