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Green Beans Almondine

A French side dish recipe made with fresh steamed green beans that are finished with sliced almonds. Here we've added a few upgrades including smoky bacon, bright lemon and flavorful parmesan to elevate it to a sensational side dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 5 lices (5 oz) bacon, diced
  • 2/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

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  1. Add bacon to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook, while separating pieces, until they are just starting to brown on edges, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add almonds and cook and toss occasionally until golden brown and bacon has browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl along with any bacon drippings in the pan.
  3. Return pan to stove. Add water and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add green beans then cover and cook until green beans are nearly tender, about 6 6 to 9 minutes. Drain water.
  5. Add olive oil and garlic, season with salt and pepper to taste and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Toss in lemon juice and remove from heat.
  6. Using tongs layer half the green beans in a row over a serving platter. Top with half the parmesan cheese then half the bacon and almond mixture.
  7. Repeat layering with green beans, parmesan and almond mixture. Serve warm.