Green Beans Almondine
Total Time
15 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rating
4.41 out of 5 stars
(5)
Ingredients
6
- 1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter, can use olive oil
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the green beans and blanch for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 2
Drain and plunge the green beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, this will also help the green beans keep their vibrant green color. Drain, and transfer to a clean towel to dry.
Step 3
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the almonds and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch them closely so you don’t burn the almonds.
Step 4
Reduce the temperature to low and add the shallot and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Add the green beans to the pan and sauté over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes, until the green beans are tender.
Step 6
Remove the pan from the heat and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir in the almonds and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
If you need the recipe to be vegan or dairy-free, you can toast the almonds in a dry pan and cook the shallot and garlic in olive oil.
