Green Bean Almondine
Elevate your side dish game with this Green Bean Almondine recipe—a classic combination of tender-crisp green beans, buttery toasted slivered almonds, and a bright pop of lemon zest and juice. Perfectly blanched green beans are given a quick sauté with fragrant garlic and a touch of golden butter, then finished with a sprinkling of toasted almonds for a nutty crunch. This easy yet elegant recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal accompaniment to holiday feasts or weeknight dinners alike. The vibrant colors, fresh citrus notes, and irresistible texture make this dish as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 0.33 cup slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 8 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the boiling water.
Trim the ends of the green beans and set them aside.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with 2 cups of ice cubes and cold water.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the blanched green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 3-4 minutes, then drain and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
In a large skillet, toast the slivered almonds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Transfer the almonds to a small bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the butter and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the green beans. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and adjust salt to taste if needed.
Add the toasted slivered almonds back to the skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute.
Transfer the Green Bean Almondine to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1357 mg | 29% | |
*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.
