Almond-Garlic Green Beans

A simple but elegant side dish that is ready in 15 minutes! These easy Garlic Almond Green Beans with tamari glaze is one of our favorite ways to enjoy green beans. Plus they make a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday side dish.

These almond garlic green beans are such an easy, flavorful side dish.

They are a great choice for Thanksgiving and holidays because they are just as tasty when served at room temperature.

You can quickly toss them together on the stove, then set aside while you assemble your other dishes.

Plus they come together in just 15 minutes. The salty, savory tamari sauce is a beautiful pairing with the tender green beans and crunchy almonds (and flavorful garlic bits).

Ingredients for Garlic Green Beans

For this recipe you will need just a few simple ingredients:

• Fresh green beans
• Garlic
• Vegetable broth
• Tamari: Or soy sauce.
• Sliced almonds or almond slivers

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Almond-Garlic Green Beans

A simple but elegant side dish that is ready in 15 minutes. Tossed with almonds, garlic, and a tamari glaze, this is one of our favorite ways to enjoy green beans!

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Prep Time: 8 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: French-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 4 side servings

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

• Trim ends off green beans. Mince garlic.
• In a skillet over med-high heat, add vegetable broth and bring to a light simmer.
• Once simmering, add green beans. Cover and let steam for about 3 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and stir with tongs to combine. Re-cover and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Reduce heat and add tamari. Stir well and cook for 1 more minute (or until desired tenderness).
• Taste and add more tamari or salt/pepper if desired.
• Transfer to a serving dish (be sure to include the tiny but flavorful garlic bits!)
• Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

Notes

You can also add the almonds straight to the pan (either with the garlic or tamari) to heat/toast them and soak up some of the savory flavor.

Serve immediately while warm, or at room temp.

Made gluten-free with tamari.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 649IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg

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