Garlic Almond Green Beans are a great, easy side dish recipe! Serve with optional toppings such as goat cheese, feta, and cranberries.
Cook the green beans in the steaming bag in the microwave according to package directions. Mine cooked for 2 1/2 minutes each.
Note: If you have regular cut green beans trim them if needed. And if you don't have yours in a steaming bag boil them in salted water for 5 minutes, drain and set aside.
Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil. Once the butter has melted add the finely diced onion, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook the onion for four to five minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for one minute then add the green beans, the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter , old Bay or seasoning blend of choice, kosher salt, and pepper. Combine everything in the skillet, I had the best luck using tongs.
Cook the green beans in the skillet four to six more minutes tossing a few times, or until the green beans are cooked the way you like.
Stir the sliced toasted almonds in with the green beans and serve with optional toppings of choice such as goat cheese, feta cheese, and/or dried cranberries.