This Green Beans Almondine recipe from our Natasha's Kitchen Cookbook is a hit every time I make it. The buttery, nutty sauce covers the fresh sauteed green beans. It's simple and comes together in just 15 minutes, so it's perfect for a weeknight meal or a large holiday party. Try it today!
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Servings: 4as a side dish
Calories: 216
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Cook Time: 10 minutesmins
Total Time: 15 minutesmins
Ingredients
1lbsgreen beans, or haricots verts, rinsed and trimmed
4Tbspunsalted butter, divided into 3 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
1/2cupslivered almonds, or sliced almonds
1/8tsp black pepper, or added to taste
1/4tspfine sea salt, or to taste, plus 1 Tbsp to salt the water
2clovesgarlic, minced
1 1/2tsplemon zest, plus more to serve
Instructions
Fill a large saucepan 2/3 with water and bring to a rapid boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt and green beans. Return to a boil and boil for 3-7 minutes or until crisp-tender (timing depends on the size of the green beans).
Drain beans immediately in a colander and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 3 Tbsp butter. When butter is foaming, add the almonds and 1/4 tsp salt and pepper and and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes or until nuts are golden and toasted (don't walk away as they burn quickly).
Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant but do not brown. Turn off the heat and add the remaining Tablespoon of butter then add green beans. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
Grate fresh lemon zest and toss to combine. Transfer beans to a serving platter and pour over the skillet sauce and almonds. Garnish with more lemon zest and serve right away.
Notes
Almonds cook really fast, so don’t walk away from them, and don’t crank the heat too high. They burn easily.
Nutrition Facts
Green Beans Almondine Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
216
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
154
mg
7
%
Potassium
350
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
1133
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
86
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.