Benefits: Green beans provide vitamin K for skin healing, almonds add vitamin E for protection and hydration, and lemon boosts collagen with its vitamin C content.
Skin Concern: Dehydration, loss of elasticity
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Serves: 3
Ingredients:
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2 cups green beans, trimmed
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp sliced almonds
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Blanch Beans: Boil green beans for 2–3 minutes, then immediately place them in ice water to preserve color and crunch.
Sauté: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and almonds, cooking until golden.
Combine: Add drained green beans and toss with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Serve: Garnish with extra almonds for crunch.
Shopping Tips:
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Choose firm, bright green beans with no blemishes.
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Use slivered or sliced almonds for an elegant finish.
Cooking Tips:
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Do not overcook green beans; they should remain crisp.
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Add lemon zest for extra brightness and vitamin C.
