This easy Garlic & Almond Green Beans recipe with tamari glaze is one of our favorite ways to enjoy green beans. It's a simple but elegant side dish that is ready in 15 minutes! Plus great for Thanksgiving and holidays.
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 this recipe you will need just a few simple ingredients:
- Fresh green beans
- Garlic cloves
- Vegetable broth
- Tamari: Or soy sauce, but I use tamari for gluten-free.
- Sliced almonds or almond slivers
Adding the Almonds
There are two options for when to add the almond depending on your preference:
Fresh on top: Sprinkle the almonds on top right before serving to keep them raw and extra-crisp.
Or while cooking: You can also add the almonds straight to the pan (either with the garlic or tamari). This will allow them to heat and lightly toast. Plus they will soak up some extra savory flavor from the pan juices.
Serving
Either serve this dish immediately while warm or at room temperature.
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Almond Garlic Green Beans
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 medium-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
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Allyson
So simple but very tasty! We added the almonds right to the pan to soak up more flavor.
Kaitlin
Great call - thanks so much for sharing!