Garlic Green Beans with Brown Butter and Almonds Recipe

Introduction

Garlic green beans are a flavorful and easy side dish that brings a delightful twist to your usual vegetable routine. With a nutty browned butter base and crunchy slivered almonds, this recipe offers a perfect balance of texture and taste. It’s a great addition to any meal, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces fresh green beans (trimmed and washed)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread the green beans evenly on a large baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes to soften them slightly. If you prefer crisper beans, you can skip this step and cook entirely on the stovetop.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium to medium-low heat. Stir frequently with a spatula and watch closely as the milk solids in the butter start to turn a golden brown and emit a nutty aroma. This should take about 5 minutes—be careful not to let the butter burn.
3. Step 3: Remove the skillet from the heat immediately when the butter is browned, as it will continue to cook slightly off the heat.
4. Step 4: Add the green beans, minced garlic, onion powder, seasoned salt, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Toss with tongs to coat the beans evenly in the browned butter and seasonings.
5. Step 5: Return the skillet to medium heat and cook the green beans for 5 to 10 minutes, tossing frequently, until they reach your desired level of crispness.
6. Step 6: Stir in the slivered almonds during the last two minutes of cooking, tossing to combine and allow them to lightly toast.
7. Step 7: Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and enjoy while warm.

Tips & Variations

• For a richer flavor, try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
• Swap slivered almonds for toasted pine nuts or chopped pecans for a different nutty crunch.
• If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when adding the seasonings.

Storage

Store leftover garlic green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over medium heat to preserve their texture, stirring occasionally. Avoid microwaving directly as it may make the beans soggy.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen green beans for this recipe?

Frozen green beans can be used, but they may release more water and be less crisp. Thaw and pat them dry before cooking, and consider skipping the oven step to avoid over-softening.

What can I substitute for seasoned salt?

You can replace seasoned salt with a combination of regular salt and a pinch of garlic powder or paprika to keep the flavor balanced if you don’t have seasoned salt on hand.

Garlic Green Beans with Brown Butter and Almonds Recipe

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This Garlic Green Beans recipe features fresh green beans baked to soften, then sautéed in browned butter with garlic, seasoned salt, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and toasted slivered almonds for a nutty, flavorful side dish. It combines roasting and stovetop sautéing to create tender green beans with a crisp finish and rich, aromatic garlic butter coating.

• Author: Elena
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Roasting and Stovetop
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Green Beans

• 16 ounces fresh green beans (trimmed and washed)

Seasoning and Toppings

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare the green beans for the first step of roasting.
2. Roast the Green Beans: Spread the trimmed and washed green beans evenly on a large baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. This softens the green beans slightly. If you prefer crisper beans, you can skip this baking step and proceed directly to stovetop cooking.
3. Brown the Butter: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium to medium-low heat. Stir frequently with a spatula and watch closely as the butter begins to separate and the milk solids turn a golden brown. This process takes about 5 minutes and will give the butter a rich, nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately once browned to prevent burning, as the butter will continue to brown momentarily off the heat.
4. Add Seasonings and Green Beans: Add the roasted green beans to the skillet along with the minced garlic, onion powder, seasoned salt, and Italian seasoning. Toss carefully with tongs to coat the green beans evenly in the browned butter and seasonings.
5. Sauté and Toast Almonds: Return the skillet to medium heat and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, tossing frequently and cooking to your desired level of crispness. In the last two minutes, add the slivered almonds and toss to combine, allowing them to lightly toast and enhance the dish’s texture and flavor.
6. Serve: Transfer the garlic green beans with almonds to a serving dish and enjoy this flavorful and aromatic side dish immediately.

Notes

• Omitting the oven roasting step results in a crisper texture for the green beans.
• Watch the butter carefully during browning to prevent burning; the color change happens quickly.
• Slivered almonds add a wonderful crunch; substitute with toasted pecans or walnuts if preferred.
• Seasoned salt can be replaced with a mix of kosher salt and a pinch of sugar if unavailable.

Keywords: Garlic green beans, roasted green beans, browned butter green beans, almond green beans, side dish, vegetarian side, easy vegetable recipe