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Green Beans Almondine
Crisp green beans meet lemon, garlic, and toasted almonds in this easy, elevated side dish – green beans almondine, ready in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 109 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- garlic salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- feta cheese, optional
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt and green beans and boil for 4-6 minutes (until crisp).
- Immediately drain beans and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add almonds and stir constantly, toasting for 2-3 minutes or until golden.
- Add garlic and olive oil and stir until fragrant. Add green beans, tossing to coat, then season with garlic salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with lemon zest and feta cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Prep ahead of time. Parboil the green beans the day before; drain and dry them before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water to help add moisture back into the dish, or warm it up in the microwave, covering the bowl with a damp paper towel.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water to help add moisture back into the dish, or warm it up in the microwave, covering the bowl with a damp paper towel.
- French green beans (haricot vert) are a classic choice, but regular green beans also work well.
- Parboiling in salt water helps the beans retain a bright green color and adds flavor to the inside of the beans. Cook only to al dente, crisp tender, and do not overboil.
- You can make the dish a few hours before serving and keep it warm in a crock pot.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
1198mg
(50%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
639IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1198mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 639IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.