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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!
AuthorKaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:8 minutes
Cook Time:7 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
CourseSide Dish
CuisineFrench-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings3

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)

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)

Calories: 90 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 0.4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Potassium: 323 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 866 IU | Vitamin C: 14 mg | Calcium: 68 mg | Iron: 2 mg