Green Beans with Browned Butter Almondine
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4.3
Green Beans with Browned Butter Almondine
Description
This recipe uses fresh green beans trimmed and rinsed, cooked in browned butter with slivered almonds to develop a nutty, fragrant base. By starting the almonds in butter over medium-low heat, the mixture achieves a toasted aroma without burning. Adding a little water or chicken broth and covering the pan steams the green beans until tender-crisp. The final tablespoon of butter along with fresh lemon juice brightens and enriches the dish, seasoning it with salt and freshly ground pepper.
The texture contrasts the crisp-tender beans with the crunchy, browned almonds, while the lemon juice provides a fresh acidity that balances the richness of the butter. The skillet method allows for gentle cooking that preserves the beans' color and bite.
This dish pairs well with roasted or grilled meats and fish, adding richness and brightness to the meal. The lemon juice is adjustable to personal taste, and the browned butter provides a distinct deep flavor compared to plain sautéed green beans.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green bean fresh
- 3 tablespoons butter , divided
- ½ cup almonds slivered, sliced
- 1-2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- lemon to taste, juice of 1
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse well, set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the almonds and cook for 2-3 minutes , stirring, until the nuts and butter become fragrantly nutty and begin to brown.
- Add the green beans, and the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add 1 or 2 tablespoon of water or chicken broth to the pan to add more steam to the pan and cover with a lid and simmer until the beans are al denté, 4-5 minutes more, tossing the beans and almonds occasionally so the nuts don't burn.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter with the juice of ½ off the lemon, and season with more salt and pepper and toss. Add more lemon juice to taste.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice to taste to balance the richness of the butter and brightness of the beans.
- Use fresh green beans for best texture and flavor.
- Add water or chicken broth to steam beans gently, helping them cook evenly without burning.
- Stir often to prevent almonds from burning during sauté.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
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