French Green Beans Almondine
Transform your dinner table with the timeless elegance of French Green Beans Almondine, a classic French-inspired side dish that’s as delicious as it is stunning. Featuring tender-crisp haricots verts (French green beans) tossed with rich, buttery toasted almonds, fragrant garlic, and a bright drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this recipe is a perfect balance of nutty, zesty, and savory flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as an elevated side dish for special occasions. Serve it warm and enjoy the satisfying crunch of golden almonds paired with the vibrant freshness of perfectly blanched green beans! Perfectly versatile and naturally gluten-free, this dish is a delightful way to bring a touch of French cuisine to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans (haricots verts)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let sit for 2 minutes, then drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to foam.
Add the sliced almonds and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper. Add the toasted almonds back into the skillet and toss to combine.
Drizzle the freshly squeezed lemon juice over the green beans and stir well to distribute evenly.
Remove from heat and transfer the green beans Almondine to a serving dish. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.6 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2395 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2070 mg | 44% | |
*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.
