Name: Garlic Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 pound fresh green beans (trimmed); 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for the cooking water); 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 clove garlic cloves (thinly sliced); ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for seasoning); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoon sliced almonds (toasted)

Instructions

Blanch
Blanch:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and fill a large bowl with ice water. Boil 1½ pounds trimmed green beans for 3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp, then transfer them to the ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Sauté the garlic
Sauté the garlic:
Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 sliced garlic cloves and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant and just golden.
Sauté the beans
Sauté the beans:
Add the green beans, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and toss for 3 to 4 minutes, until heated through and lightly blistered.
Finish and serve
Finish and serve:
Remove from the heat, toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds. Serve the garlic green beans right away.

Tips

The ice bath stops the cooking and locks in the bright green color. Blanch the beans up to 2 days ahead and keep them in the refrigerator, then sauté just before serving. Use 3 tablespoons olive oil instead of butter for vegan, dairy-free green beans.