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A delicious side dish of French green bean Almondine.

French Green Beans Almondine (Easy Green Beans with Almonds)


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  • Author: Grant and Rochelle Murchie
  • Total Time: 20 - 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 6
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy this healthy, vegetarian French Green Beans Almondine recipe that's perfect for an easy side dish all year round. Ideal for weeknight dinners and Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner alike.


Ingredients

450g (1lb) Fine Green Beans (Haricots Verts), trimmed

2 - 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter

1/3 cup Raw Almonds, roughly chopped

1 Shallots, finely diced

2 Cloves of Garlic, minced

1 Lemon, zest and 2 tsp lemon juice

Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste


Instructions

1. Prep the Green Beans - Wash and dry the fresh green beans. Use a sharp knife to trim the tops (not bottoms) off.

2. Blanch the Green Beans - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water generously with salt. (This helps season the green beans and retain their bright green color.) Fill a large bowl with ice and water to create an ice bath. Blanch the green beans for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are crisp-tender, slightly undercook the beans as they will continue to cook later. Use a slotted spoon and immediately transfer the beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain the beans and pat them dry with some paper towels.

3. Prep the Almonds - In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter until lightly bubbling. Add the chopped almonds and sauté, stirring frequently, for 2 to 4 minutes, until they start to turn golden brown. Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 3 minutes, until fragrant and lightly caramelized.

4. Sauté the Green Beans - Add the green beans to the skillet and toss until everything is well combined and the beans are tender and warmed through. Stir the lemon zest and lemon juice into the sautéed green beans, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Serve and Enjoy! Serve immediately.

 

Notes

Storage Instructions

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

Reheat: Use the microwave, or reheat in a non-stick skillet with a little water or chicken broth over medium heat.

Make Ahead: Perfect for parties or crowds with hassle-free prep. Prepare up to the end of step 2, cover, and refrigerate in an airtight container. When Ready - Finish the dish a la minute by reheating in a large skillet with butter and garlic until warmed through.

  • Prep Time: 5 - 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 - 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 127
  • Sugar: 3.4 g
  • Sodium: 103.1 mg
  • Fat: 9.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.7 g
  • Protein: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.3 mg