Green Bean Almondine
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Green Bean Almondine
Description
The recipe starts by boiling trimmed fresh green beans for just two minutes, enough to soften slightly while retaining firm texture and bright color. An ice bath halts cooking immediately, preserving crispness. In a skillet, sliced almonds are browned carefully in butter over medium heat until just golden, imparting a light toasted flavor without bitterness.
The green beans are thoroughly dried before returning to the skillet with butter, lemon juice, kosher salt, and coarse black pepper. Tossing the beans in this buttery, bright sauce warms them through and distributes flavors evenly. The toasted almonds are added as a final topping, providing a contrast to the tender beans.
This preparation makes an elegant yet simple side suitable for spring and summer dinners or holiday menus. The balance of textures and the lemon-enhanced seasoning contribute to a refreshing, flavorful vegetable course.
The note about clickable times suggests using kitchen timers during the quick blanching step, supporting precise timing for best doneness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Green bean edges trimmed, fresh
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Boil the green beans in a pot of water for 2 minutes before dumping into an ice bath and letting cool.
- In a large skillet cook melt the butter on medium heat and add the sliced almonds stirring them constantly while watching for them to JUST start turning brown before immediately removing them.
- Dry the green beans well and add to the skillet to heat them back up and toss with remaining butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper before topping with the browned almonds
Notes
- Boil green beans for exactly 2 minutes, then immediately shock in ice water to maintain crispness and vibrant color.
- Toast sliced almonds carefully in butter and remove them as soon as they begin to brown to prevent burning.
- Dry green beans thoroughly before reheating with butter and seasonings to avoid excess moisture diluting flavors.
- Use kitchen timers as indicated to ensure proper cooking and timing during preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 269mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1275IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 19.4mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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