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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
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup (3 oz) slivered almonds or substitute chopped walnuts or chopped hazelnuts
  • 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz) salted butter
  • 3 medium (3 oz) shallots peeled and sliced into thin rings
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup water
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds green beans trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon), preferably organic
  • chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
  • Toasted walnut oil for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the moisture evaporates and the beans begin to sizzle, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. 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.

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 Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 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.