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Green Beans Almondine Recipe

This classic Green Beans Almondine recipe is secretly easy to make (in under 20 minutes!) and has so much lemon, garlic, and almond flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans fresh, ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds or slivered almonds
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • lemon zest optional

Instructions

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  1. Boil and Blanch Green Beans: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook green beans for 4-5 minutes, or until cooked to your desired tenderness. Once done cooking, immediately blanch green beans in an ice water bath. Drain once beans have cooled to room temperature.
  2. Toast Garlic and Almonds: While green beans are blanching, combine butter or olive oil, garlic, and almonds in the large pot over medium heat. Stir for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is browned slightly.
  3. Mix and Serve: Add drained green beans, salt, and lemon juice to the pot. Toss and warm up green beans for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately with additional toasted almonds and lemon zest, if desired.

Notes

  • Green beans: Choose fresh green beans for this recipe.
  • Nuts: Sub in another variety if you're allergic to almonds.
  • Prep-Ahead: Boil and blanch the green beans and then keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before serving. Toss with the butter and garlic sauce and toast the almonds on the day of serving.
  • Storage: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freezing: Seal in a freezer-safe container for up to 3-4 months. Note that they may lose some of the crisp texture.
  • Reheating: Warm them up in a skillet with a bit of oil or butter. Cook over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 299mg (12%) Potassium 287mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 967IU (19%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 299mg 12%
Potassium 287mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 967IU 19%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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