Green Beans Almondine
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Green Beans Almondine
Description
This recipe uses smaller French haricot vert green beans cooked until just tender in butter with shallots and a splash of water to steam them gently. Separately, sliced almonds are toasted in butter until golden brown, providing a crunchy texture and nutty flavor. Combining these elements with a squeeze of lemon juice, chopped parsley, and seasoning balances freshness and richness.
The dish highlights the contrast between crisp green beans and toasted almonds alongside the softness of cooked shallots. It is best served immediately to maintain the almonds’ crunch and is a refined yet straightforward vegetable side.
Although French green beans are preferred for their delicate size and tenderness, regular green beans are a suitable substitute. Using sliced almonds is recommended, but slivered or chopped almonds also work well.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 1/3 cup shallot minced
- 1 pound green beans use the smaller French haricot vert green beans if you can find them
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
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.
Notes
- Use French haricot vert green beans if available for a more tender and delicate texture.
- Sliced almonds are preferred for toasting to achieve even browning and texture, but slivered or chopped almonds can be used.
- Serve the dish immediately after cooking to keep the almonds crisp and flavorful.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% 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.
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