This quick and easy Green Beans Almondine Recipe combines French green beans with toasted almonds, garlic, and a little lemon juice for an elegant side dish.
Course side
Cuisine French
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Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 254kcal
Author Beth Pierce
Ingredients
1lbfrench green beans
2tablespoonbutter
2tablespoonsolive oil
½cupsliced almonds or slivered almonds
2clovesgarlic minced
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and plunge into a large bowl of ice water. When cooled, drain well and dry with paper towels.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. When hot, add the sliced or slivered almonds and cook until fragrant and lightly browned, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and plate.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes, tossing frequently. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Add the almonds back to the pan and stir to combine, or spoon the green bean mixture into a serving dish and top with almonds.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
Freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.