Description
Green Bean Almondine is a delightful side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with almonds and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- Drain and immediately transfer the green beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced almonds and sauté until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Drain the green beans and add them to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, you can omit the almonds.
- Feel free to add other seasonings like red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Green Bean Almondine, side dish, green beans, almonds, recipe