American · Sides

15m total · 5m prep · 10m cook

Vegan · Gluten-Free

Ingredients

• green beans1 lb
• olive oil2 tbsp
• garlic3 clove
• chili flakes¼ tsp
• salt½ tsp
• black pepper¼ tsp
• toasted almonds1 tbsp

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Steps

1. 1

   Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water, then drain and plunge into ice water.

   Timer 3 min

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil over medium and cook the garlic and chili flakes 30 seconds, until fragrant.

   Timer 1 min

3. 3

   Add the green beans and toss until heated through and lightly charred in spots.

   Timer 4 min

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper and top with toasted almonds.

A five-ingredient side that never feels like an afterthought. Blanching ahead means this side takes under five minutes of active cooking at dinner time.

Vegan · Gluten-Free · ~$5