Green Bean Almondine

4.99 from 84 votes

Fresh green beans sautéed with butter, garlic, and toasted almonds, then finished with a squeeze of lemon juice. This easy green beans almondine recipe is a delicious side dish for everyday dinners or holiday meals.

Course Side Dish, Vegetable

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 147kcal

Author Kathy Berget

Equipment

Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Saute Pan

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans washed and trimmed
¼ cup butter
¼ cup sliced almonds
2-3 cloves garlic minced
½ lemon
salt and pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Trim the beans: Line up a handful of green beans and cut off the stem ends. Trim the opposite ends if desired.
1 pound fresh green beans
Blanch the beans: Add the green beans to a pot of boiling water and cook for 4–5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
Cool the beans: Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
Toast the almonds: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and cook for 3–4 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.
¼ cup butter, ¼ cup sliced almonds
Sauté the beans: Add the garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute. Add the drained green beans and sauté for 3–5 minutes, until heated through.
2-3 cloves garlic
Finish and serve: Stir in the toasted almonds. Remove from the heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the beans, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
½ lemon, salt and pepper

Video

Notes

To make ahead:

Prepare the green beans: Wash and trim the beans, then blanch them in boiling water until crisp-tender. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
Refrigerate: Drain the beans thoroughly and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Toast the almonds: Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet until lightly golden. Remove from the pan and allow them to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days.
Finish before serving: Melt the butter in a skillet, add the garlic, and cook briefly. Add the prepared green beans and sauté until heated through. Stir in the toasted almonds, finish with fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.

Recipe tips:

Don't overcook the beans: Blanch the green beans just until they're crisp-tender. They should still have a little bite because they'll continue cooking in the skillet.
Drain well: Make certain the beans are thoroughly drained after the ice bath. Excess water can dilute the buttery sauce.
Finish just before serving: For the best flavor and texture, sauté the beans with the garlic, butter, and almonds shortly before serving. These green beans are best enjoyed hot.

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