Description
A classic Green Beans Almondine recipe featuring tender, blanched green beans sautéed with shallots, garlic, and lemon juice, topped with toasted sliced almonds for a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. This simple yet elegant side dish is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 12 ounces green beans (preferably haricot verts, trimmed)
- 1 shallot (thinly sliced)
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
Nuts & Oils
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (plus more for seasoning)
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a large bowl of ice water nearby. Drop the green beans into the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately immerse in the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again, and transfer to a towel to dry completely.
- Toast the almonds: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds to the dry skillet and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the toasted almonds from the pan and set them aside.
- Sauté shallots and green beans: Add the olive oil to the same skillet, reducing heat if necessary. Add the thinly sliced shallot and ½ teaspoon sea salt, sautéing for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the blanched green beans and continue to sauté for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are warmed through and tender but still crisp.
- Add garlic and lemon: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated garlic clove and fresh lemon juice, tossing everything together to combine the flavors well.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with more sea salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired. Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and sprinkle the toasted almonds on top. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- This green beans almondine recipe is a simple, delicious way to elevate green beans with a nutty crunch.
- Toasting the almonds brings out their rich flavor and adds a satisfying texture contrast.
- Lemon juice brightens the dish and balances the richness from the almonds and olive oil.
- Use haricot verts for a more tender and elegant presentation, but regular green beans will also work.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 100 grams)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
