Paleo Green Beans Almondine
Elevate your side dish game with this Paleo Green Beans Almondine recipe, a refreshing spin on the classic French favorite! Crisp, vibrant green beans are blanched to perfection and then sautéed in aromatic garlic and extra virgin olive oil, creating layers of irresistible flavor. Crunchy toasted slivered almonds add a nutty richness, while a splash of fresh lemon juice brightens every bite. This crowd-pleasing dish is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and fits perfectly into a Paleo lifestyle. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the ultimate healthy, elegant side for dinner parties, holiday feasts, or everyday meals. Make this versatile recipe your go-to complement for grilled proteins or roasted mains!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them in cold water.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of sea salt and the green beans. Blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their color. Once cooled, drain the beans and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast them, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Mince the garlic and add it to the pan, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, and toss with garlic for about 3 minutes until heated through.
Sprinkle the green beans with fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine.
Add the toasted almonds back into the skillet and gently mix until well incorporated.
Serve immediately as a delightful Paleo side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1528 mg | 33% | |
*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.
