Green Beans Almondine

4.41 from 5 votes

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

Fresh green beans with shallot, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and toasted sliced almonds. This simple vegetable side dish is a favorite at holiday meals, but can be served year-round along side any meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: French

Keyword: green beans

Servings:

Calories: 89kcal

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter, can use olive oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 shallot, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of half a lemon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the green beans and blanch for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are slightly tender but still crisp. You are going to finish cooking them in a skillet, so make sure you don’t blanch them for too long.
Drain and plunge the green beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, this will also help the green beans keep their vibrant green color. Drain, and transfer to a clean towel to dry.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the almonds and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch them closely so you don’t burn the almonds.
Reduce the temperature to low and add the shallot and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Add the green beans to the pan and sauté over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes, until the green beans are tender.
Remove the pan from the heat and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir in the almonds and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition