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Green Beans Almondine
Green Beans Almondine made the classic French way with butter, lemon and toasted almonds. Simple, elegant and delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 115 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh haricots verts , can substitute other slender green beans, washed and the stem side trimmed
- 2 tablespoons sliced blanched almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast the, stirring frequently, until they take on a light golden hue, 2-3 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans to the boiling water and as soon as the beans are in the water set the timer for 2 minutes (don't wait for the beans to start boiling again). After 2 minutes, immediately drain the beans and put them in a bowl of ice water to prevent them from cooking any further. Drain and then blot them dry with a clean towel.
- In the large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the blanched green beans and sauté them in the butter for 2-3 minutes until they're heated through and tender, but still slightly crispy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and toss them gently to coat. Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and sprinkled with the toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4ounces
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
281mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
958IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 958IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.