Description

Green Beans Almondine is a quick and delightful dish, showcasing tender green beans, crunchy slivered almonds, and a touch of lemon juice. Perfect for a healthy dinner or a satisfying side, this recipe shines in its simple preparation and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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1 pound fresh green beans
⅓ cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots, ~½ medium shallot or 1 small
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional salt for cooking beans
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ~1 medium lemon

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. In the meantime, prepare an ice bath with cold water and ice.
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and the trimmed green beans. Boil for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green, then transfer immediately to the ice bath using a spoon.
In a large, dry skillet over medium-low heat, add slivered almonds. Cook, shaking the pan every 30 seconds for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and light brown, then remove from skillet.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallots and sauté until softened for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove the green beans from the ice bath and pat dry with a paper towel.
Add the green beans to the skillet and sauté, stirring often, for 2-4 minutes until heated through, depending on the thickness of the beans.
Turn off the heat, mix in lemon juice and salt, and toss to coat. Move the beans to a serving dish, top with toasted almonds, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add minced garlic while sautéing the shallots.
Adjust the lemon juice to taste, depending on your preference for acidity.
To make this dish vegetarian, substitute butter with olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 10mg