Green Beans Almondine
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Green Beans Almondine
Description
Green Beans Almondine combines blanched green beans with sautéed shallots, garlic, and slivered almonds cooked in butter to create a warm vegetable side dish with a pleasing balance of crispness and softness. The green beans retain a slight firmness, preventing them from becoming mushy when tossed with the butter and nuts. The lemon juice added off heat adds a fresh acidity that lifts the richness of the butter and almonds. The shallots contribute a subtle sweetness during their brief sauté.
This dish is served warm and is a straightforward vegetable accompaniment, suitable alongside meat or fish mains. Its nutty almond note and the lemon's brightness add complexity beyond plain steamed beans.
Using beans that are slightly firm works best to maintain texture through mixing. If desired, onions, sliced almonds, or trimmed green beans can be prepared ahead to reduce active cooking time. Adjustments in butter or almonds can customize richness and crunch level. Fresh green beans are preferred over canned to preserve texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans tipped and tailed, 450g
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 6 tablespoons almonds slivered
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the green beans and blanch for 4-5 mins.
- Drain the water, transfer green beans to a bowl and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add in shallots and sauté for a couple of mins.
- Then add the almonds and garlic and cook for a further couple of mins, until fragrant.
- Switch off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and green beans till combined. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use green beans that are tender but still firm to avoid disintegration when mixing.
- Gently mix the green beans with the almond and butter mixture to prevent breaking them.
- If shallots are unavailable, substitute with green onions or finely chopped white onions.
- Trimming beans and slicing almonds ahead of time can reduce preparation time.
- Pre-trimmed beans from the store can be used for convenience.
- Leaving the bean tails on while cooking is optional.
- The amount of butter, shallots, or almonds can be increased based on personal preference.
- Fresh green beans are preferred for best texture; canned beans may be used but the texture will differ.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 766IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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