Garlic Tamari Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
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Product(s) Used
Special Diet
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy Free, Vegan, VegetarianCourse
Side DishMain Ingredient
VegetablesOccasion
HolidaysIngredients
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons San-J Tamari Soy Sauce*
- 4 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- Zest of ½ lemon
Directions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Have a bowl filled with ice water standing by.
- Blanch green beans for 3–4 minutes until bright green. Drain and plunge into ice water, then pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine San-J Tamari, honey, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic slices and cook until golden, 1–2 minutes.
- Add green beans and the tamari honey mixture to the skillet. Toss and cook 3–4 minutes until beans are tender-crisp and coated.
- Remove from heat, taste, and add salt and pepper if desired. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and add lemon zest before serving.
*NOTE: To make this gluten-free dish also soy-free, swap San-J Tamari Soy Sauce with San-J No Soy Tamari.
