Nut-Free Green Beans Almondine
Elevate your side dish game with this Nut-Free Green Beans Almondine, a fresh twist on the classic French recipe that swaps traditional almonds for toasted sunflower seeds. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this vibrant dish combines tender-crisp green beans with buttery garlic, a hint of citrusy lemon juice, and crunchy sunflower seeds for a satisfying texture and bold flavor. With just 25 minutes from prep to table, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or holiday feasts. Whether paired with roasted chicken or served as a standalone vegetarian dish, this nut-free green beans almondine is sure to impress with its rich, fragrant simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them under cold water to clean. Pat them dry with a towel.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2 to 3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the blanched green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for a few minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
Add the garlic and sunflower seeds to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the sunflower seeds are lightly toasted.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Toss them in the garlic and sunflower seed mixture, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper, and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Give everything a quick toss to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and enjoy as a delicious nut-free side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.9 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1316 mg | 28% | |
*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.
