BEST Green Beans Recipe | Green Beans Almondine | Vegan and Healthy!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are less expensive.

Peel the garlic and chop the shallots.

In a small skillet over medium heat, add the almonds and toast them until fragrant for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Once the almonds are golden brown, remove them from heat and pour them into a bowl for later use.

In the same skillet, pour in olive oil and bring it to medium heat.

Add the garlic and shallots to the skillet and let them sizzle until softened, about 2-4 minutes.

Add the green beans to the skillet and fry them until they are vivid green, increasing the heat to medium-high.

Season the green beans with salt and a pinch of black pepper while cooking.

Add lemon zest to the green beans for extra flavor.

Taste the green beans to check for doneness; they should be perfectly al dente.

Remove the green beans from heat and transfer them to a serving bowl.

Top the green beans with the toasted almonds and serve.

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