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Green Beans Almondine
Fresh green beans with shallot, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and toasted sliced almonds. This simple vegetable side dish is a favorite at holiday meals, but can be served year-round along side any meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 89 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons Butter, can use olive oil
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the green beans and blanch for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are slightly tender but still crisp. You are going to finish cooking them in a skillet, so make sure you don’t blanch them for too long.
- Drain and plunge the green beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, this will also help the green beans keep their vibrant green color. Drain, and transfer to a clean towel to dry.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the almonds and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch them closely so you don’t burn the almonds.
- Reduce the temperature to low and add the shallot and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the green beans to the pan and sauté over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes, until the green beans are tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir in the almonds and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
89kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
424mg
(18%)
Potassium
210mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
639IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 639IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.