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    Green Beans with Almonds & Garlic (Oil-Free)

    May 10, 2023 by Kaitlin

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    This easy Almond Garlic Green Beans recipe with a tamari glaze is one of my favorite ways to enjoy green beans! It's incredibly flavorful, and a simple but elegant side dish that's ready in 15 minutes. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

    Cooked green beans with almonds, garlic, and tamari on a white plate with serving fork

    These almond garlic green beans are an easy side dish with TONS of flavor! It's one of my favorite ways to prepare green beans.

    Plus they come together with just 5 simple ingredients in 15 minutes! The salty, savory tamari sauce is a great pairing with snappy green beans, tender almonds, and flavorful garlic bits. (It's similar to green beans almondine but with tamari instead of lemon.)

    This dish is a great choice for summertime, Thanksgiving, and holidays because it's just as tasty when served at room temperature. So you can toss it together on the stove, then set it aside while you assemble your other dishes.

    Fresh beans, garlic, sliced almonds, broth, and tamari ingredients laid out on a metal tray

    Ingredients for Almond Green Beans

    For this recipe you will combine in a large skillet on the stove:

    • Fresh green beans: You will need about 12 ounces of green beans. You can use regular garden green beans, French green beans, haricot vert, or even purple or yellow string beans. It's beautiful how they turn a beautiful bright green color after they steam for a few minutes (with perfect crisp-tender crunch!)
    • Garlic cloves: You'll need about two cloves garlic for this recipe. However feel free to adjust depending on how much you enjoy the flavor.
    • Vegetable broth: Be sure to use low sodium broth if desired.
    • Tamari: Or substitute soy sauce or coconut aminos. (To keep this recipe gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos.)
    • Sliced almonds or almond slivers: These are so tasty, tender, and even add a small source of plant-based protein and fiber to the dish. You can use toasted almonds or raw almonds.
    Tongs stirring green beans in a large skillet with garlic, almonds, and tamari.

    Customizing

    Make it spicy: Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top to taste before serving.

    Other nuts: I like almonds best, but you could also try pecans, walnuts, pine nuts, or sprinkle on some cashew parmesan before serving.

    Flavors and herbs: Stir in tomatoes, fresh parsley, a touch of freshly grated ginger, salt and black pepper to taste, mushrooms, or anything else that sounds good. If you're not a fan of tamari, you could try squeezing fresh lemon juice instead at the end of cook time.

    Richer flavor: For an even richer flavor, you can also include a tablespoon or so of vegan butter to the pan. I keep this recipe oil-free, but you could also add a drizzle of good quality extra-virgin olive oil as well.

    A close-up overhead view of cooked green beans on a white plate

    Serving

    You can either serve this dish immediately while warm, or at room temperature. Feel free to garnish with extra almonds, lemon zest, or fresh parsley.

    Storing

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I find it keeps for about 2-3 days. Simple reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy.

    Almond garlic green beans with tamari glaze on a white plate

    For more inspiration, also browse all vegan green bean recipes or side dish recipes.

    Cooked green beans with almonds, garlic, and tamari on a white plate with serving fork

    Green Beans with Almonds & Garlic (Oil-Free)

    Fresh green beans are tossed with sliced almonds, garlic, and a tamari glaze for a flavorful side dish. Simple yet elegant, and ready in 15 minutes!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: French-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 3

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz. fresh green beans
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari
    • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (or almond slivers)
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    Instructions

    • Rinse green beans, then trim the ends. Mince garlic.
    • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable broth and bring to a light simmer.
    • Once simmering, add green beans. Cover and steam for about 3 minutes.
    • Add minced garlic and stir with tongs to combine. Re-cover and cook 2-3 minutes.
    • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tamari and almonds. Stir and cook 1 minute, or until desired tenderness. Transfer to a serving dish (be sure to include the tiny but flavorful garlic bits!)

    Notes

    Serving: You can either serve this dish immediately while warm, or at room temperature.
    Recipe originally published November 2018. Updated May 2023.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Green Beans with Almonds & Garlic (Oil-Free)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    4
    g
    6
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.4
    g
    3
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Potassium
     
    323
    mg
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    11
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    866
    IU
    17
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    14
    mg
    17
    %
    Calcium
     
    68
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Sodium: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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    1. Allyson

      July 25, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      So simple but very tasty! We loved the tamari-soaked almonds.

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      • Kaitlin

        July 25, 2021 at 4:06 pm

        Wonderful to hear. Thanks for sharing!

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