Description
Green Beans Almondine is a simple yet elegant side dish featuring vibrant green beans sautéed with buttery toasted almonds and fragrant garlic. This classic preparation offers a delightful combination of crisp-tender beans and nutty, garlicky flavor that perfectly complements a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut into approximately 4-inch pieces
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 6 minutes, until they turn vibrant green and become crisp-tender. Prepare a medium bowl filled halfway with ice water to immediately cool the beans and stop further cooking.
- Toast Almonds in Butter: Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the sliced almonds and cook, stirring frequently, for about one minute until they are lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the almonds. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another minute to release the garlic’s aroma without burning it.
- Combine and Heat Beans: Increase the heat to medium. Drain the blanched green beans from the ice water and add them to the skillet along with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Stir frequently and cook for 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through and well coated with the garlic almond butter.
- Season to Taste and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Transfer the green beans almondine to a serving platter and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Blanching the green beans before sautéing helps maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness in the dish effectively.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing as it can turn bitter.
- To make this dish vegan, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan margarine.
- This side pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or as part of a holiday dinner spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 97 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 298 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
