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Savory Green Bean Almondine

Savory Green Bean Almondine: The Quickest Gourmet Side

Savory Green Bean Almondine is a quick and luxurious side dish made with fresh green beans and crunchy almonds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Beans

  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Substitute with frozen beans for convenience.

For the Almonds

  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds Feel free to swap with walnuts or omit for a nut-free option.

For the Cooking Base

  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Using salted butter may require adjusting added salt later.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can replace with any preferred vegetable oil.

For Flavoring

  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is highly recommended for the best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Integral for that zesty flair.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Other citrus juices like lime can serve as alternatives.
  • to taste Salt Use to preference and adjust to your liking.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground black pepper is suggested.

For Garnish

  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Other herbs like dill or thyme can be substitutes.

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Prepare Green Beans: Start by washing and trimming the green beans, then cut them into smaller pieces if you'd like a bite-sized dish.
  • Blanch Green Beans: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until they’re tender-crisp.
  • Ice Bath: Transfer the beans immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and keep them vibrant.
  • Toast Almonds: In a skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 3-4 minutes until they’re golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the butter along with the olive oil, then sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
  • Combine Beans: Add the blanched green beans back into the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Finish Dish: Stir in the lemon zest and juice, seasoning generously with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Fold in Almonds: Gently fold in the toasted almonds, making sure they mix well but don’t get smashed.
  • Serve: Transfer everything to a serving dish and garnish with the freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh garlic and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning to suit your palate for optimal balance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword gourmet side, healthy side, Quick Recipe, Savory Green Bean Almondine, vegetable dish
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