Simple and Delicious Green Beans Almondine
A classic dish that showcases fresh green beans paired with toasted almonds, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients Group Label
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Choose bright green, firm beans.
- 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds Toast for enhanced flavor.
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For sautéing the beans and almonds.
- 1-2 cloves Garlic Minced, for aromatic flavor.
- 1 pinch Salt To taste.
- 1 pinch Black Pepper Freshly ground, to taste.
- 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for brightness.
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Cool for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced almonds and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the blanched green beans and toss to coat in the almond mixture. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and toss again.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with remaining toasted almonds.
Notes
For variations, consider adding other vegetables or herbs, or substituting butter with olive oil for a lighter option.