Description
Green beans almondine combines fresh beans with toasted almonds and butter. You enjoy a crunchy texture and bright flavor in this side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water
- Blanch the green beans for 3 minutes until tender
- Drain the beans and place them in an ice bath
- Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden
- Remove the almonds from the pan
- Melt butter and olive oil in the same skillet
- Add shallots and garlic then cook for 2 minutes
- Add the green beans to the skillet
- Toss the beans with the butter mixture for 3 minutes
- Stir in lemon juice salt and pepper
- Top with toasted almonds and serve
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for good results
- Do not overcook the beans to keep a crisp texture
- Swap butter for oil for a plant based option
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 125 kcal
Keywords: Green Beans Almondine, French Side Dish, Healthy Green Beans, Sautéed Green Beans