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Green Beans Almondine Recipe
This Green Beans Almondine recipe from our Natasha's Kitchen Cookbook is a hit every time I make it. The buttery, nutty sauce covers the fresh sauteed green beans. It's simple and comes together in just 15 minutes, so it's perfect for a weeknight meal or a large holiday party. Try it today!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 as a side dish
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lbs green beans or haricots verts, rinsed and trimmed
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided into 3 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds or sliced almonds
- 1/8 tsp black pepper or added to taste
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt or to taste, plus 1 Tbsp to salt the water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest plus more to serve
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.
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Notes
- Almonds cook really fast, so don’t walk away from them, and don’t crank the heat too high. They burn easily.
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbs
11g
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
350mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1133IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% 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.