Description
Green Beans Almondine is a simple and elegant side dish made with fresh green beans and toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
- Drain and immediately place in ice water to stop cooking.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced almonds and toast until golden brown.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic to the butter.
- Use slivered almonds for a different texture.
- Can be served hot or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: green beans almondine, green beans, almond side dish