Description
Enjoy the classic French side dish of Green Beans Almondine made with fresh green beans, toasted almonds, and a savory buttery sauce. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and shock in ice water.
- Sauté Almonds and Aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter. Add almonds, shallot, and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Combine and Season: Add blanched green beans to the skillet. Cook until heated through. Squeeze lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish, top with more almonds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Try using haricots verts for a delicate twist.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
