Fresh green beans are one of my favorite vegetables to serve because they are so easy to make and are available year-round. I like to elevate this ordinary veggie by adding a little lemon zest to give them an added brightness and then top them off with toasted slivered almonds for a bit of crunchy texture.
Sauteed Fresh Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
2 pounds of fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
2 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ cup toasted unsalted slivered almonds
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Drop the green beans into the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes.
- Drain the green beans very well.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and add in the lemon zest. Toss in the green beans and saute them for 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Add in the salt pepper and almonds and toss to coat.
- Remove from the heat and serve.
This article was originally published in the September 2024 issue of 225 Magazine.