Description
This Green Beans Almondine recipe is a quick and elegant side dish made with crisp-tender green beans, buttery toasted almonds, and fresh lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it delivers a light, nutty flavor with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- Fresh green beans
- Sliced almonds
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add green beans and cook for 3–5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Drain and transfer immediately to ice water. Drain again and set aside.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced almonds and cook until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add green beans and toss to coat with butter and almonds.
- Drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the top.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately
Notes
Blanching helps keep the beans bright green and crisp.Watch almonds closely while toasting—they burn quickly.Add Parmesan for extra richness if desired.Shallots can be added for more depth of flavor.Substitute almonds with pecans or walnuts for variation.
