With chopped shallots and toasted almonds I'll show you how to make this easy side dish that's fancy enough to serve for a crowd at a dinner party, or quick enough to prepare for a weeknight dinner for your family.
Prepare the green beans by washing them and trimming the stems off the top and if they are very large you can cut them in half.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over a medium heat until they are browned then set aside, this will only take a few minutes. If you are not dairy free then you could toast them in a little butter.
Clean the skillet then add the coconut oil and cook the chopped shallots for 3-4 minutes until soft, and add the garlic in the last two minutes of cooking.
In a separate pan add one cup (250mls) of water and the green beans and cook for about 5-7 minutes until just crisp tender.
Drain the beans and toss them in the lemon juice, cooked shallots and garlic, and a little salt and pepper.
Serve topped with the toasted almonds.
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