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Green Beans Almondine
This recipe for green beans almondine is tender green beans cooked with butter and shallots, then topped with crunchy toasted almonds and parsley. A simple yet elegant side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and pork.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 189 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup shallots minced
- 1 pound green beans use the smaller French haricot vert green beans if you can find them
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the almonds to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the almonds from the pan; wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
- Add the green beans and 1 tablespoon of water to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until green beans are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the reserved almonds over the green beans, along with the parsley. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- I prefer to use the smaller, French haricot vert green beans for this dish. They often come pre-packaged in bags in the produce area. If you can't find haricot vert green beans, regular sized green beans will also do the trick.
- I use sliced almonds, but chopped or slivered almonds will also work perfectly.
- This dish is best when served immediately as the almonds may soften as they sit on top of the green beans for extended periods of time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
189kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
334mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1045IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
14.8mg
(16%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.