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Green Beans Almondine
This dish is a great way to add some green vegetables to your meal and is perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to holiday gatherings.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
French
Keyword
almonds, green beans, unsalted butter
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
187
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
1
pound
fresh green beans
trimmed
½
cup
sliced almonds
2
cloves
garlic
minced
3
tablespoons
unsalted butter
1
lemon
juiced
Instructions
Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
In a separate pan, toast the almonds until golden brown.
Add the almonds to the green beans and stir to combine.
Drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.
Notes
Choose fresh green beans that are firm and bright green.
Blanch the green beans before sautéing to preserve their color and texture.
Toast the almonds in a separate pan to prevent burning.
Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference.
If using frozen green beans, thaw and pat them dry before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories:
187
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.3
g
|
Cholesterol:
23
mg
|
Sodium:
9
mg
|
Potassium:
369
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
1051
IU
|
Vitamin C:
29
mg
|
Calcium:
85
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg