Discover a delightful way to savor fresh green beans with this Pan Fried Green Bean recipe. Toasted slivered almonds and garlic add a crunchy twist, while a squeeze of lemon juice completes the flavors. Perfectly cooked, green beans boast a vibrant color and a crisp-tender texture that’s a far cry from the overcooked, limp green beans of the past. This is a simple yet delicious stovetop green beans recipe, just right for your healthy meal plans.

I grew up on canned green beans, I know that’s not bad and we still use them but there is nothing like the gorgeous color and flavor of fresh green beans.

We never had extra money when I was a kid, my parents struggled and my mom spent money frugally, very very frugally. Usually, she would stock up on canned veggies when she found a great sale and it seemed like green beans were always on sale. I wasn’t crazy about them when I was a kid, pale green beans that always tasted a little too salty for me and mom didn’t always have the extras to flavor them.

At times we lived where we were able to plant a garden and mom would plant green beans. We would help mom pick green beans and she would preserve them in Mason glass canning jars. And they were better but still a little overcooked for my appetite.

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stovetop green beans toast slivered almonds

Dear Green Bean Lovers (and soon-to-be converted), get ready to cook up a storm! This pan fried green beans recipe ditch the canned beans and usher in the crisp, fresh goodness! Toasted slivered almonds and a burst of lemon juice add a surprising twist, ensuring your taste buds a delightful experience. So, let’s get cooking and let our plates do the talking!

How to make pan fried green beans with toasted slivered almonds

Our favorite way to cook fresh green beans are these stovetop green beans. Either way, this is an easy recipe that really brings out the flavor of fresh green beans.

Ingredients:

4 cups green beans, ends cut off
3 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup slivered almonds, or more to personal preference
1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice, personal taste
Salt, as needed

Equipment Needed:

Cast Iron Skillet
Strainer

Instructions:

In a large pot add water and boil over high heat, add salt and then the green beans. Cook the green beans for only 2-3 minutes, until you reach your desired level of doneness. Do not overcook, the green beans should be done but not limp. Drain and rinse to stop cooking process. Meanwhile melt the butter and olive oil together in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.

As soon as your butter melts and is hot add the slivered almonds. Toast the almonds for 2-4 minutes, and stir occasionally. You can toast until just lightly beige or until golden brown.

green beans pan fried with toasted slivered almonds

Toss the cooked green beans into the skillet and pan fry with the butter, oil and almonds until they are hot and fully coated.

Do not over cook, they should still be soft but not limp. Remove your cast iron skillet from the heat and add lemon juice.

Pan fried green beans with toasted slivered almonds

Discover a delightful way to savor fresh green beans with this Pan Fried Green Bean recipe. Toasted slivered almonds and garlic add a crunchy twist, while a squeeze of lemon juice completes the flavors. Perfectly cooked, these green beans boast a vibrant color and a crisp-tender texture that’s a far cry from the overcooked, limp green beans of the past. This is a simple yet delicious side dish, just right for your healthy meal plans.

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