# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
→ Aromatics
02 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
→ Nuts
03 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
→ Oils & Fats
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 tsp lemon juice, optional
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and transfer immediately to ice water. Drain well and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sliced almonds for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add olive oil and sliced garlic. Sauté 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Add drained green beans to skillet. Sauté 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and slightly crisp-tender.
05 - Season with sea salt, black pepper, and optional lemon juice. Toss to combine evenly.
06 - Sprinkle toasted almonds over green beans and serve immediately.
