Vegan Green Beans – Citrus & Garlic Sautéed

Vegan green beans get a fresh citrus twist! Sautéed with onions, garlic, lemon, and a touch of orange juice, then finished with crunchy slivered almonds. This bright, flavorful side dish pairs perfectly with any meal and comes together in half an hour.

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons orange juice (optional but recommended)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add green beans and cook for 2 minutes.
2. Remove beans and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking; drain and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion 3 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes.
4. Add drained green beans to the skillet with onions and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, stirring.
5. Add lemon juice, orange juice, salt, and pepper. Stir, remove from heat, and transfer to serving dish.
6. Top with slivered almonds and lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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