Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
Introduce the green beans into the skillet and stir to coat them in the bacon drippings.
Season the beans with salt and pepper, then cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Add the crispy bacon back into the skillet.
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, stirring well to combine.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Serve warm, garnished with optional chopped almonds if desired.