5 from 6 votes
Green Beans with Browned Butter and Almonds
Lemon zest, shallots, and red pepper flakes—as well as fragrant toasted almonds—give classic green beans amandine a bold update with plenty of texture. The browned butter amplifies the nuttiness of the almonds, adds a touch of richness, and ties everything together.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
to 6 servings
Calories:
288 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (3 oz) almonds or substitute chopped walnuts or chopped hazelnuts, slivered
- 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz) butter salted
- 3 medium (3 oz) shallot peeled and sliced into thin rings
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup water
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 pounds green beans trimmed
- 1 teaspoon lemon plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon), preferably organic, zest, grated
- chives for garnish (optional, chopped fresh
- walnut oil for serving (optional, toasted
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium, toast the almonds, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Dump about half of the almonds into a small bowl and reserve for garnish.
- Add the butter to the remaining almonds in the Dutch oven. When melted, add the shallots and pepper flakes, then increase to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then bring to a boil. Stir in the beans, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the moisture evaporates and the beans begin to sizzle, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon zest and juice, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Move to a serving dish and sprinkle with the reserved almonds. Garnish with chopped fresh chives and/or a drizzle of toasted walnut oil, if desired.
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Notes
- Green beans--Use fresh green beans for best results.
- Add some color--Save a little lemon zest for sprinkling over the finished dish to add a pop of color and flavor.
- Get ahead--You can trim your beans and zest and juice your lemon ahead of time, but we don't recommend making the dish until right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.