5 from 16 votes
Green Beans Almondine
Green Beans Almondine features fresh, crisp green beans briefly blanched and then sautéed with butter, garlic, shallots, and sliced almonds for a tender-crisp vegetable side. Finished with a squeeze of lemon juice and seasoned with salt and pepper, the dish balances the freshness of the beans with the nuttiness of toasted almonds. The ice bath keeps the beans bright and perfectly textured, making this an elegant yet straightforward accompaniment.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
82 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans fresh and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon butter (or vegan margarine)
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1-2 shallot finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons almonds sliced
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare a large bowl with ice and cold water.
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes. They should be lightly cooked but still some crispiness and ‘squeak’ when you take a bite.
- Drain the beans and immediately plunge the blanched beans into the bowl of iced water and leave them for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter (or vegan margarine) in a large frying pan until it foams. Add the garlic, shallots and almonds and cook for 3 minutes or until it all just begins to brown. Drain the green beans and add them to the pan for a few minutes, gently tossing to heat.
- Add a light squeeze of lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Trim the green beans by removing tops and tails for better texture and eating experience.
- Do not over-blanch the beans; aim for tender-crisp so they retain some crunch after sautéing.
- The ice bath is crucial to stop cooking immediately and preserve vibrant green color and texture.
- If no ice is available, use very cold water or chill the water bowl in the fridge or freezer beforehand.
- This dish works as a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free side when using vegan margarine.
- Ideal as a holiday side dish or served alongside mushroom steaks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
82kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Potassium
219mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
581IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 581IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.