Green Bean Almondine

Elevate your side dish game with this Green Bean Almondine recipe—a classic combination of tender-crisp green beans, buttery toasted slivered almonds, and a bright pop of lemon zest and juice. Perfectly blanched green beans are given a quick sauté with fragrant garlic and a touch of golden butter, then finished with a sprinkling of toasted almonds for a nutty crunch. This easy yet elegant recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal accompaniment to holiday feasts or weeknight dinners alike. The vibrant colors, fresh citrus notes, and irresistible texture make this dish as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 0.33 cup slivered almonds
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups water
• 2 cups ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with 8 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the boiling water.

Step 2

Trim the ends of the green beans and set them aside.

Step 3

Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and slightly tender.

Step 4

Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with 2 cups of ice cubes and cold water.

Step 5

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the blanched green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 3-4 minutes, then drain and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

Step 6

In a large skillet, toast the slivered almonds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Transfer the almonds to a small bowl and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the butter and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the green beans. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and adjust salt to taste if needed.

Step 10

Add the toasted slivered almonds back to the skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute.

Step 11

Transfer the Green Bean Almondine to a serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2968.4 grams (2968.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	715

Total Fat 59.00g	76%
Saturated Fat 23.10g	116%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 683mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 45.80g	17%
Dietary Fiber 21.00g	75%
Total Sugars 17.00g
Protein 18.50g	37%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 408mg	31%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1357mg	29%

*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: 67.4%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 23.2%