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Green Beans Almondine (aka Armandine)
A classic French side dish with green beans, almonds, and a little lemon. These Green Beans Almondine are the perfect veggie side!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed (I like the French ones – the haricot vert)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds not slivered
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Get prepped
- Trim the green beans. Mince the garlic. Measure out the butter, almonds, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Blanch the green beans
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Toast the almonds
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set them aside.
Cook the green beans
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the blanched green beans, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and half the almonds. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through.
Combine and serve
- Transfer the green beans from the skillet to a serving platter. Top with reserved toasted almonds.
- Devour.
Notes
- • For an extra burst of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic. • If you prefer, use a diced shallot in place of the garlic.
Nutrition Information
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Potassium
302mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
958IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 958IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.