Green Beans Almondine
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Green Beans Almondine
Description
Green Beans Almondine features fresh green beans trimmed and blanched briefly to preserve crispness. After blanching, they're sautéed in olive oil with garlic, salt, and pepper to develop a gentle garlic aroma without overpowering the natural bean flavor. A splash of lemon juice brightens the dish, while toasted slivered almonds contribute a buttery crunch that contrasts the tender beans.
The method of blanching followed by sautéing helps maintain the green beans' vibrant color and texture. Cooking with a lid on during sautéing helps tenderize the beans evenly while stirring prevents burning. This dish pairs well as a vegetable side to poultry or fish, providing balance with its fresh and nutty profile.
Trimming the green beans carefully is recommended to remove any tough ends. The recipe advises not to overcook the beans; a slight crunch enhances the texture. If almonds are unavailable, substitutions like walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts can be used to vary the nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Green bean ends trimmed, fresh
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil light
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
- lemon juice of half lemon
- ⅓ cup almonds slivered
Instructions
- Blanch green beans in boiling water with salt for about 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer them to a large bowl with ice-cold water. Drain the beans and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- While green beans are blanching, toast almonds for about 1 minute in a skillet on medium heat. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add blanched green beans to the skillet, season them with salt and black pepper, and saute them with a lid on, stirring often until they are tender for about 3 minutes. (Make sure you don't burn them, reduce the heat if necessary).
- Add lemon juice and minced garlic to the green beans, toss and cook until fragrant for about 30 seconds. Add toasted almonds. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.
Notes
- Trim the ends of green beans thoroughly before cooking to ensure tenderness.
- Blanch beans briefly and shock in ice water to maintain crispness and bright color.
- Monitor sautéing to avoid burning; reduce heat if needed and cook with a lid to tenderize evenly.
- Alternative nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts can replace almonds if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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