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Angled top view of Green Beans with Almonds and Feta Cheese. Green beans are in white oval serving dish and topped with crushed toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese. Crushed almonds, fresh thyme, metal tongs, halved lemon, and blue and white striped kitchen towel in partial view around dish.
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Green Beans with Almonds and Feta Cheese

This easy side dish is perfect for your springtime menu or gatherings! It's made with earthy fresh green beans, fragrant garlic and onion, some zesty lemony brightness, nutty toasted almonds, and creamy feta cheese.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Jessica

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup crushed almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup onion thinly sliced
  • 12-16 oz. fresh green beans cleaned with ends trimmed
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add the almonds and heat over medium heat. Move the almonds continuously until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to same skillet. Heat over medium heat and add garlic and onion, cooking 2-3 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant and onion begins to soften.
  • Add green beans to skillet and saute 5-7 minutes, or until green beans are slightly crisp, but tender.
  • Immediately add lemon zest and lemon juice to pan and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, cooking about one more minute.
  • Remove from heat and plate green bean mixture. Top with toasted almonds and feta cheese. If desired, add a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves and serve.