Garlic Green Beans with Almond Gremolata Recipe
This easy and delicious 20-minute Garlic Green Beans with Almond Gremolata recipe is the veggie side dish you've been looking for! Perfect for weeknights and holiday tables alike.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh haricot verts or green beans
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2/3 cup chopped toasted almonds
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans. Bring a pot of salted water to a simmer and season liberally with salt. Trim and rinse the green beans, then place them in the simmering water for 1 minute. Drain the green beans into a colander.
- Saute the green beans. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is hot and foamy, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Add the green beans and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but with a slight bite. Toss the green beans with the lemon juice and transfer to a serving plate. Reserve the garlic butter from the skillet.
- Make the gremolata. In a small mixing bowl, combine the almonds, parmesan, parsley, and lemon zest with the garlic butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper and spoon over the green beans. Top the green beans with more parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
To prep in advance: Blanch the green beans, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to prevent them from cooking further. Drain, pat dry, and refrigerate airtight until you're ready to sauté and serve.
The gremolata can be made 3 days in advance. Do NOT add the garlic butter until you've sautéed the green beans and are ready to combine and serve.
