Categories: Sides

Ingredients

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 12 to 16 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater or finely minced
• Zest of 1 lemon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Directions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Blanch the green beans briefly in the boiling water, then transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the butter, garlic and lemon juice. When the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, add the green beans and toss until just heated through. Taste a green bean and season with salt and pepper if needed. Remove to a serving plate and wipe the pan clean. Add the almonds and lemon zest and quickly toast a minute or two. Sprinkle the toasted almonds and zest over the green beans and serve.

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