Description
Green Beans Almondine is a classic French-inspired side dish featuring tender green beans sautéed with garlic, buttery toasted almonds, and a touch of seasoning. This vibrant, flavorful recipe adds a delightful crunch and a rich, nutty taste to your meal, perfect for holidays or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut into approximately 4-inch pieces
Almondine Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 6 minutes until they turn a vibrant green color. Prepare a medium bowl with ice water while beans cook. Once cooked, immediately transfer the green beans into the ice bath to halt the cooking process and preserve their crispness and color.
- Toast the almonds: Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the sliced almonds and cook, stirring frequently, for about one minute until the almonds are lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Sauté garlic and combine: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the almonds and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another minute until the garlic is aromatic but not browned. Increase heat to medium and add the blanched green beans along with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir frequently and cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through and well coated with the almond and garlic mixture.
- Season and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Transfer the Green Beans Almondine to a serving platter and serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- Using fresh almonds and toasting them enhances their nutty flavor and adds a crunchy texture.
- Blanching the green beans ensures they stay crisp and maintain their bright green color.
- This side dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or as part of a holiday spread.
- For a lighter version, substitute butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 97 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 298 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
