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A bowl of Thanksgiving green beans garnished with toasted almonds and seasonings.

What Makes Perfect Thanksgiving Green Beans? Try This


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for delicious Thanksgiving green beans.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add green beans to the skillet and toss to coat. Cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  4. Stir in toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
  • To toast almonds, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Thanksgiving green beans, green bean recipe, holiday side dish, easy green beans, vegetable side