A delightful twist on the classic green beans amandine, enhanced with a touch of garlic and a hint of nutmeg.
Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a boil.
Ensure the water level is below the steamer basket to prevent direct contact with the beans.
Place the green beans in a steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
Check the beans for doneness by piercing them with a fork; they should be tender but still firm.
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Use low heat to prevent the butter from burning.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir constantly to avoid burning the garlic.
Add the sliced almonds to the butter mixture and cook until lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
Keep stirring to ensure even toasting of the almonds.
Sprinkle the nutmeg into the butter mixture and stir to combine.
A small amount of nutmeg goes a long way, so use it sparingly.
Toss the steamed green beans into the almond butter mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Gently toss to avoid breaking the beans.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Serve the dish warm to enjoy its full flavor.
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