Green Bean Almondine with Lemon and Garlic

Posted by Manjeri Skincare Team on

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:

  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 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:

  • Choose firm, bright green beans with no blemishes.

  • Use slivered or sliced almonds for an elegant finish.

Cooking Tips:

  • Do not overcook green beans; they should remain crisp.

  • Add lemon zest for extra brightness and vitamin C.

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