Green Bean Almondine Recipe
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Green Bean Almondine Recipe
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This Green Bean Almondine Recipe uses an old French cooking technique to create an elegant Holiday side with 5 ingredients in just 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans (see notes)
- ¼ cup sliced toasted almonds (see notes)
- ¼ cup salted butter (see notes)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (see notes)
- 1 lemon (see notes)
For The Blanching
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 16 cups water
- 2 cups ice
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Instructions
- Wash the beans and cut the ends off.
- Zest the lemon and set it aside.
- Dry roast the almonds in a nonstick pan until they're medium brown, and then set them aside to use later.
- Boil 8 cups of water with two teaspoons of salt.
- Add the green beans to it and boil for 2-3 minutes. (see notes)
- Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl with 8 cups of water and 2 cups of ice.
- Remove the beans from the hot water, strain them, and place them in the ice bath for 2-3 minutes. (see notes)
- Remove the beans from the ice bath and set them to dry on a clean towel.
- Melt the butter in a skillet.
- Toss the blanched and dried green beans in the butter and black pepper, and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. (see notes)
- Turn the stove off, then squeeze the lemon on the beans. (see notes)
- Garnish with the lemon zest and toasted almonds and serve. (see notes)
Notes
- Green beans - For best results, try and source haricots verts, the French version of green beans. You can find long, skinny green beans if these aren't available near you.
- Toasted Almonds - Sliced almonds with the skin on add the perfect texture and finish to the beans. Slivered almonds can be used as a substitute. Add the almonds right at the end so they stay crispy.
- Salted butter - I used salted butter as that's usually what I have on hand. If you want unsalted, please make sure to add salt to taste.
- Black pepper - The ⅛ teaspoon is a suggested amount; feel free to adjust this according to personal taste.
- Lemon - I love the taste of lemon, so I use the whole thing. But if you want a milder flavor, use half. On the other hand, the zest adds a nice touch, and I suggest using the entire amount as a garnish. Ensure not to add the lemon until the end, as the acid can turn the beans brown.
- Blanching - This is an extra step, but the final results are well worth the trouble. Make sure not to overcook the beans as they cook more during the saute stage.
- Sauteeing - The beans should be cooked al dente, slightly tender but crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1143IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1143IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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