Green Beans Almondine
mylifeinbalancegroup.com/green-bean-almondine/This green bean almondine recipe is rich, delicious, and easy to make. Made in one pan, this elegant side dish is rich, buttery, and deliciously nutty. Perfect for summer green beans or a Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish.
Recipe Makes (Approximate): servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans (or 9 ounces frozen green beans, see Notes)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Zest of half lemon
Instructions
- Add green beans, water, and salt to large skillet. Bring water to boil over high heat, then cover. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until beans are bright green and tender-crisp. Transfer beans to cold water or ice bath and pour remaining hot water out of skillet.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add almonds, stirring occasionally until lightly golden, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Return green beans to skillet and add lemon juice and zest. Sauté until warmed through.
Recipe Notes
- Make it vegan: Use olive oil or vegan butter in place of butter.
- Make it paleo: Use ghee in place of butter.
- Fresh green beans will be the most flavorful, but you can use frozen if you prefer. If using frozen green beans, add them straight to the skillet without thawing and follow the recipe as directed.
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Calories: 175calProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 287mgTotal Carbs: 9gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 5gVitamin A: 1132IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
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