Whole30 Green Beans Almondine
Elevate your veggie side dish game with this Whole30 Green Beans Almondine, a simple yet elegant recipe bursting with flavor and texture. Fresh green beans are sautéed in rich, nutty ghee and infused with the aroma of garlic before being gently steamed to tender perfection. Slivered almonds, toasted to golden crispiness, add a delightful crunch, while a touch of zesty lemon brightens the dish beautifully. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Paleo-friendly, dairy-free, and gluten-free, it's a wholesome and satisfying side that pairs seamlessly with any main course. Make this vibrant, nutrient-packed dish your new favorite green bean recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Begin by trimming the ends of the green beans and washing them thoroughly under cold water.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the slivered almonds. Toast the almonds by stirring frequently until they become golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Once toasted, remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add ghee and allow it to melt completely. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the prepared green beans to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes, coating them well in the ghee and garlic.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the green beans to steam for about 5 minutes or until they are tender-crisp, stirring once halfway through.
Remove the lid and continue to cook until any remaining water evaporates.
Reduce the heat to low, add the toasted almonds back to the skillet, along with the lemon zest, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything together until the green beans are well-coated.
Transfer the green beans almondine to a serving dish and serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1495 mg | 32% | |
*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.
