Description
Green Beans Almondine is a light and elegant side dish featuring tender-crisp green beans, toasted almonds, butter, and lemon. It’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch green beans for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Drain and transfer green beans to an ice bath to stop cooking and preserve color. Drain again and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced almonds and toast for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant.
- If using garlic, add it in the last minute of toasting to avoid burning.
- Add green beans to the skillet and toss with almonds and butter until heated through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Swap butter for olive oil for a dairy-free version.
- Shallots or thinly sliced red onions can be sautéed with almonds for added flavor.
- Try slivered almonds for extra crunch or add dried cranberries for a festive touch.
- Blanch green beans and toast almonds ahead of time for quicker assembly.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in skillet for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
