LEMONY ALMOND-FETA GREEN BEANS

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When you find a vegetable recipe that demands second helpings, it's definitely worth sharing. I made these green beans for a dinner party, and that's exactly what happened! I like to use haricots verts, the skinny type of green bean. -Samantha Bowman, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, halved and sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until beans turn bright green. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add green beans and almonds; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Nabin Tamang
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans, and this recipe did not disappoint. The lemon-almond sauce is so flavorful, and the green beans are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashirafu Lukaku
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This recipe is a great way to add some healthy greens to your diet. The lemon-almond sauce is light and flavorful, and the green beans are cooked perfectly.


Moses Protter
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Ramirez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I used a combination of fresh and frozen green beans, and it worked out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Dustin Allen
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon-almond sauce is so good, I could eat it on anything.


Bahez Baban Aziz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I added some chopped red onion and a few cloves of garlic to the sauce, and it was even better than I expected. Thanks for sharing!


Kenny Walker
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans, and this recipe did not disappoint. The lemon-almond sauce is so flavorful, and the green beans are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


PRINCESS JANE
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This recipe is a great way to add some healthy greens to your diet. The lemon-almond sauce is light and flavorful, and the green beans are cooked perfectly.


Sulayman Lee
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Sozib Anarul
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I used a combination of fresh and frozen green beans, and it worked out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Otaru Afeez
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon-almond sauce is so good, I could eat it on anything.


Mohiuddin Shagor
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I added some chopped red onion and a few cloves of garlic to the sauce, and it was even better than I expected. Thanks for sharing!


TONY_BREH
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the lemon-almond sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Emily Browne
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the feta cheese added a lovely creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.