Green Beans Almondine Recipe
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Green Beans Almondine Recipe
Description
In this Green Beans Almondine recipe, green beans are boiled briefly until crisp-tender and immediately chilled to preserve texture. Meanwhile, sliced almonds are toasted in butter with salt and pepper until golden and fragrant, taking care not to burn them. Garlic is then stirred in briefly to release aroma without browning. Off heat, additional butter is added and the green beans are tossed in the almond and garlic butter mixture. Lemon zest and juice brighten the dish before serving.
The finished dish balances tender yet firm green beans with the crunch and nuttiness of toasted almonds, enhanced by the richness of butter and fresh accents from garlic and lemon. It makes a refreshing complemented side dish to many main courses.
A practical note cautions monitoring almonds closely during toasting to avoid burning, recommending moderate heat and constant stirring.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs green beans or haricots verts, rinsed and trimmed
- 4 Tbsp butter divided into 3 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp, unsalted
- 1/2 cup almonds or sliced almonds, slivered
- 1/8 tsp black pepper or added to taste
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste, plus 1 Tbsp to salt the water, fine sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon plus more to serve, zest
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan 2/3 with water and bring to a rapid boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt and green beans. Return to a boil and boil for 3-7 minutes or until crisp-tender (timing depends on the size of the green beans).
- Drain beans immediately in a colander and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 3 Tbsp butter. When butter is foaming, add the almonds and 1/4 tsp salt and pepper and and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes or until nuts are golden and toasted (don't walk away as they burn quickly).
- Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant but do not brown. Turn off the heat and add the remaining Tablespoon of butter then add green beans. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Grate fresh lemon zest and toss to combine. Transfer beans to a serving platter and pour over the skillet sauce and almonds. Garnish with more lemon zest and serve right away.
Notes
- Almonds toast very quickly; stir constantly over medium heat and avoid high heat to prevent burning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 11g | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1133IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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