Fancy Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these Fancy Green Beans — a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe that combines crisp-tender green beans with a buttery, garlicky sauce, toasted almonds, and a bright splash of lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it both elegant and effortless. Aromatic shallots and golden-toasted almonds add depth and crunch, while freshly minced garlic infuses every bite with bold flavor. Finished with a touch of lemon juice for zesty brightness, these green beans are as delightful to eat as they are to serve. Whether you're hosting a fancy dinner or need an upgrade to your vegetable side dishes, these Fancy Green Beans bring gourmet flair to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 60 grams sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 125 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil together until the butter is fully melted and starts to bubble.
Add the minced garlic and sliced shallot to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and slightly softened.
Stir in the sliced almonds and toast them lightly for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove the almonds to a small bowl and set aside.
Add the green beans to the skillet. Pour in the water and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the beans steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and just tender-crisp.
Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing any excess water to evaporate and letting the beans develop a slight char in spots.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
Add the toasted almonds back into the skillet and gently toss them with the green beans.
Transfer the Fancy Green Beans to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2402 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1586 mg | 34% | |
*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.
