Green Beans Almondine (Amandine) Recipe
This classic Green Beans Almondine recipe of green beans is finished with toasted almonds and lemon for the ultimate vegetable side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound trimmed haricot verts or fresh green beans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup shaved almonds
- 2 finely minced garlic cloves
- 1 peeled and small diced shallot
- Juice of ½ lemon, about 1 tablespoon
- Coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove the beans and immediately shock them in an ice bath for 1 to 2 minutes or until cooled.
- Drain the beans and set them aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large 12” stainless steel pan over low to medium heat.
- Pour in the almonds and cook for 4-6 minutes or until browned while frequently stirring.
- Scoot the almonds to one side of the pan, and on the other side of the pan, add the garlic, shallots, and 1 tablespoon of butter and cook while frequently stirring for 30 to 45 seconds or until fragrant.
- Mix the garlic and shallots with the almonds.
- Add the green beans and butter, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Mix until everything is combined.
- Serve the green beans with the toasted almonds, shallots, and garlic on top.
Notes
Make-Ahead: These are meant to be eaten as soon as they are done cooking. You can keep them warm in the pan for up to 15 minutes before serving.
How to Store: Green beans almondine will be kept in the refrigerator covered in plastic for up to 3 days. These don’t freeze well after being cooked because they lose a lot of moisture. If you decide to freeze cooked green beans, it’s best to thaw and use them in a soup.
How to Reheat: Add the green beans with a small amount of chicken stock or water and 1 tablespoon of butter to a pan. Cook over medium heat until the green beans are warm.
If you notice the butter turning dark while cooking the almonds, quickly remove the pan from the burner to cool it down.
These green beans will be al dente or slightly crunchy when finished.
If you want your green beans a little more done, boil them for 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 755IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg