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Almond Green Beans Recipe
Want a nutritious side dish that's super flavorful, fast, and easy, all while being healthy? Call off the search because these green beans with almonds are your answer. I make these for my family when I want a no-fuss side dish that feels a little special despite its simplicity.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 1 lb French green beans see notes
- 2 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ ½ lemon zest and juice
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Fill a large frying pan halfway with water and salt it well. Bring it to a boil over high heat and then add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until crisp tender but not fully cooked.
- While the beans simmer, fill a large bowl with ice water. Use tongs to transfer the green beans from the pan to the bowl.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Drain the water from the pan and add the butter. When it's melted, add the almonds and let them toast for 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the garlic, and let it cook off the heat for 1 minute.
- Put the pan back on the heat and use tongs to transfer the beans from the ice bowl to the pan. Cook the beans for 3-4 minutes, until they are tender. Stir in the lemon zest and juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Green beans: French green beans are smaller and more tender. If you cannot find them, use regular green beans.
- Make ahead: To prepare this recipe ahead of time, boil the green beans and plunge them into an ice bath. Then, toast the almonds and garlic and set them aside. A few minutes before serving, reheat the butter and add the blanched beans to finish cooking.
- Variations to try:
- Make this recipe for a chance to win a $150 gift card!
- These Green Beans with Almonds are January's Cooking Club Challenge recipe. If you make them, take a picture and share it in the comments, and you'll be automatically entered into the contest. You can see all of the details here.
- Saute a little thinly sliced shallot with the garlic.
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
- Use slivered almonds instead of sliced.
- Make them extra garlicky with a few additional cloves.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
308mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
961IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 961IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.