Green Beans Almondine
Elevate your dinner table with the classic elegance of Green Beans Almondine, a vibrant side dish featuring tender-crisp green beans paired with buttery, golden-brown toasted almonds. This recipe highlights fresh ingredients and a simple blanch-and-sauté technique to preserve the beans' bright color and crisp texture. A touch of garlic, a drizzle of lemon juice, and just the right amount of seasoning add depth and freshness to every bite. Perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, this dish brings a harmonious blend of nutty richness and citrusy zing that pairs beautifully with poultry, fish, or vegetarian mains. Ready in just 25 minutes, Green Beans Almondine is a quick, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and set them aside.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
Prepare a large bowl with 2 cups of ice cubes and cold water for an ice bath.
Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the green beans to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let them cool and then drain completely.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the sliced almonds to the skillet and toast them, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
Mince the garlic cloves while almonds are toasting.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet, tossing them to coat with the buttery almond mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the green beans are heated through.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and stir to combine.
Transfer the green beans almondine to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 503 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 342 mg | 7% | |
*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.
