Fancy Green Beans

Elevate your side dish game with these Fancy Green Beans — a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe that combines crisp-tender green beans with a buttery, garlicky sauce, toasted almonds, and a bright splash of lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it both elegant and effortless. Aromatic shallots and golden-toasted almonds add depth and crunch, while freshly minced garlic infuses every bite with bold flavor. Finished with a touch of lemon juice for zesty brightness, these green beans are as delightful to eat as they are to serve. Whether you're hosting a fancy dinner or need an upgrade to your vegetable side dishes, these Fancy Green Beans bring gourmet flair to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
• 60 grams sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 125 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil together until the butter is fully melted and starts to bubble.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and sliced shallot to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and slightly softened.

Step 4

Stir in the sliced almonds and toast them lightly for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove the almonds to a small bowl and set aside.

Step 5

Add the green beans to the skillet. Pour in the water and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the beans steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and just tender-crisp.

Step 6

Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing any excess water to evaporate and letting the beans develop a slight char in spots.

Step 7

Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.

Step 8

Add the toasted almonds back into the skillet and gently toss them with the green beans.

Step 9

Transfer the Fancy Green Beans to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	760 grams (760.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	865

Total Fat 69.00g	88%
Saturated Fat 18.60g	93%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 2402mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 56.70g	21%
Dietary Fiber 25.50g	91%
Total Sugars 18.70g
Protein 22.10g	44%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 392mg	30%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1586mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.3%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 24.2%