Green Beans Almondine

5 from 17 votes

reen Beans Almondine is a simple yet elegant side dish made with green beans, garlic and buttery, toasted almonds. It's prepared in one skillet and is ready to go in about 20 minutes. A beautiful and delicious addition to any meal - holiday or otherwise!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine French

Keyword green bean almondine, green bean almondine recipe, green beans almondine

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 131kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
½ cup sliced almonds or slivered almonds
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
1 pound green beans rinsed and trimmed
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh is best
½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
1 to 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 3 cloves

Instructions

Melt one tablespoon butter over medium heat in a large skillet or sauce pan that has a lid. Add the sliced almonds and stirring frequently, toast until golden brown and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup sliced almonds
Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and add one tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the green beans, water, salt and lemon juice and toss to combine.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 pound green beans, ⅓ cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt
Place lid on the skillet and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until green beans are bright green and tender.
Remove the lid and continue cooking until the water has evaporated.
Stir in remaining tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 to 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Stir in the toasted almonds, test for seasoning, and serve hot.

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Storage Information

Refrigerator: Leftover green beans can be stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This Green Bean Almondine recipe can be gently reheated in the microwave or in a skillet. You might want to add a little broth while re-heating.

Freezer: This recipe can be stored in the freezer in an airtight, freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Make sure to let it cool completely before transferring to a container.

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