Green Beans Almondine
Green Beans Almondine is a classic French-inspired side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with toasted almonds, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Colander
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Trimmed and washed.
- 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds Toasted for flavor.
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For sautéing.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground.
- for garnish Fresh Parsley Chopped.
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Beans: Wash and trim the green beans.
- Blanch the Green Beans: Boil salted water, add green beans, and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Shock the Beans: Transfer the beans to ice water to stop cooking.
- Toast the Almonds: In a skillet, toast slivered almonds over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Sauté the Garlic: Melt butter in the skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the Green Beans: Drain the beans and toss them in the garlic butter for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Finish the Dish: Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss in toasted almonds.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider adding different nuts or vegetables, and experiment with herbs or cheese.