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Green Beans Almondine Recipe

Green beans almondine is a fantastic alternative to green bean casserole. The simple flavors in this easy side dish allow the fresh flavor of the green beans shine!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 115 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans (See Note 1)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 large shallot finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Zest and juice of ½ large lemon

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season generously with salt.
  2. Add the green beans and cook until just tender when pierced with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes. If anything, the green beans should be slightly undercooked.
  3. While the green beans are cooking, prepare the almonds and shallots. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the almond and cook, stirring frequently, until they start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the shallots and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the shallot is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. With tongs or a large slotted spoon, transfer the greens beans to the skillet. There’s no need to drain them first.
  6. Add the lemon zest and juice. Toss to coat the green beans. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Note 1: If using French green beans (haricots verts), the cooking time will be quicker. Closer to 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Note 2: The sodium content is likely higher than what is reflected in the nutritional information because the green beans are cooked in salted water. It's difficult to account for that in a nutritional calculator.
  • Get the timing right: This dish moves quickly! First, start to heat the water. When the water is getting close to boiling, start cooking the almonds in the skillet. If you add the green beans to the water after the almonds have been cooking for a couple of minutes, the green beans and the almond mixture should be ready at about the same time.
  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 0.75cup Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11.5g (4%) Protein 4.1g (8%) Fat 7.5g (12%) Saturated Fat 0.8g (4%) Sodium 10.2mg (0%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 4.2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.75cup
Calories 115kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11.5g 4%
Protein 4.1g 8%
Fat 7.5g 12%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Sodium 10.2mg 0%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 4.2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.