Nutty Onion Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Nutty Onion Green Beans—a vibrant blend of tender green beans, sweet caramelized onions, and buttery toasted slivered almonds. This recipe combines simple techniques like blanching and caramelizing to achieve maximum flavor and texture. A splash of lemon juice adds brightness, while garlic and a pinch of seasoning tie everything together in a harmonious medley. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads, this quick and easy dish is ready in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses. Impress your guests with this delightful, nutty twist on a classic vegetable side!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain and transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until caramelized and golden brown.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the onions and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Push the onions and garlic to one side of the skillet and add the slivered almonds. Toast the almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Toss everything together to combine and heat through, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice. Give it one final toss and adjust seasonings to taste.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and garnish with extra slivered almonds, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.4 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2398 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2274 mg | 48% | |
*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.
