Buttery Green Beans Almondine
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans washed and ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup shallots thinly sliced (about 1 medium shallot)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until bright green and tender but still crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain again and set aside.1 pound fresh green beans
- While the green beans cook, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over low-medium heat. Add the almonds and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until lightly toasted. Transfer the almonds to a plate.1 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup sliced almonds
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the shallot to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.1 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup shallots, 2 garlic cloves
- Add the green beans, lemon juice, toasted almonds, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine, remove from the heat, and serve immediately.2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Notes
- Fresh green beans have the best texture. Frozen green beans also work; reduce the blanching time slightly so they don’t overcook.
- For a dairy-free version, replace the butter with olive oil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet.
- Freezing is not recommended because the green beans soften after thawing.
Nutrition Facts
Buttery Green Beans Almondine
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
83
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
192
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
479
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
