Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Dairy-Free Green Beans Almondine! Perfectly blanched green beans retain their crisp texture and rich green hue before being sautéed in olive oil with fragrant garlic and a zesty touch of fresh lemon juice and zest. Sliced almonds, toasted to golden perfection, add a nutty crunch, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings a pop of color and freshness to this dish. Completely dairy-free and ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or a simple yet elegant addition to your weeknight meals. Quick, healthy, and utterly delicious, it's the ultimate way to enjoy green beans!
Bring a large pot of water with a pinch of salt to a boil. Prepare a large bowl with ice water nearby.
Trim the ends of the green beans.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
Quickly transfer the green beans to the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and retain their bright green color. Drain well and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced almonds and toast, stirring often, for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them with the garlic and oil.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through.
Add the toasted almonds to the skillet and gently toss everything together.
Transfer the green beans almondine to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Calories |
934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1244 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1660 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.