Green Beans with Almonds & Garlic (Easy!)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
90 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Green Beans with Almonds & Garlic (Easy!)
Description
This recipe starts with fresh green beans that are rinsed and trimmed before being steamed in vegetable broth to retain moisture and flavor. Minced garlic is added during steaming to infuse its aroma gently. After a few minutes, tamari and almonds are stirred in and cooked briefly to blend the flavors and warm the almonds slightly without losing their crisp texture.
The result is green beans with a tender but still firm bite, complemented by the garlicky tamari seasoning and the crunch of almonds. The tamari adds a mild soy sauce-like saltiness, elevating the natural taste of the beans without overpowering them.
This dish suits many meals as a fresh, flavorful side and can be enjoyed immediately warm or allowed to cool to room temperature as preferred.
Since it is quick to prepare with few ingredients, it offers an approachable way to add a garlicky nutty green vegetable side to the table.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Green bean fresh
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari
- 1/4 cup almonds or almond slivers, sliced
Instructions
- Rinse green beans, then trim the ends. Mince garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable broth and bring to a light simmer.
- Once simmering, add green beans. Cover and steam for about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and stir with tongs to combine. Re-cover and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tamari and almonds. Stir and cook 1 minute, or until desired tenderness. Transfer to a serving dish (be sure to include the tiny but flavorful garlic bits!)
Notes
- Serve the green beans immediately while warm or at room temperature to enjoy their fresh texture and flavor.
- The recipe was originally published in November 2018 and updated May 2023, reflecting tested improvements.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 866IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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