Green Beans with Almonds and Caramelized Onions
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 -8
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Course
Side Dish
Green Beans with Almonds and Caramelized Onions
Description
Green Beans with Almonds and Caramelized Onions combines fresh green beans with sweet, deeply browned onions and a hint of garlic, cooked in butter and olive oil. The green beans are blanched briefly to maintain a tender crispness and then sautéed to meld with the rich, buttery onion mixture. Topping the dish with lemon zest adds brightness, while chopped almonds provide a contrasting crunchy texture and nutty flavor. The cooking method highlights the natural sweetness of the onions and the freshness of the beans, making them more complex yet balanced.
Typically served as a vegetable side dish, this recipe works well alongside roasted meats or poultry, adding both color and varied textures to the plate. The use of fresh ingredients keeps the flavors straightforward yet satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red onion sliced, large
- 3 Tablespoons butter salted
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 lbs. Green bean fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup almonds chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Once melted, add sliced red onion. Saute for 8-12 minutes or until soft and caramelized. Add garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pot of water over high heat. Bring to a boil and add some salt. Add green beans and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes depending on how cooked you like the green beans.
- Remove green beans from boiling water and add to skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the desired doneness.
- Pour over platter and top with lemon zest and almonds. Season to taste.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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