Garlic Butter Green Beans Almondine Recipe

Green beans almondine is a classic French side dish that transforms simple green beans into an elegant accompaniment with browned butter, garlic, and toasted almonds. The whole dish comes together in under 15 minutes with minimal effort. At just 191 calories per serving, this gluten-free vegetarian side is rich in vitamin K, healthy fats, and satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

• 500g fresh green beans, ends trimmed
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 50g sliced almonds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
2. Add trimmed green beans to boiling water and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
3. Drain immediately and transfer beans to the ice water bath for 2 minutes to stop cooking and preserve color.
4. Drain and pat green beans dry with paper towels.
5. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
6. Add sliced almonds to the browned butter and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden.
7. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
8. Add the blanched green beans to the pan and toss to coat in the almond butter.
9. Cook for 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until beans are heated through.
10. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and zest, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.
11. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

• Do not skip the ice bath after blanching. It locks in the vivid green color and perfect crisp-tender texture.
• Watch the butter closely in step 5. Brown butter can go from perfect to burnt quickly. The aroma should smell nutty, not acrid.
• Use slivered almonds instead of sliced for a different texture and presentation.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight heat contrast.
• Toasted pine nuts or hazelnuts work beautifully as an almond substitute.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 191 kcal

Protein: 5.3g

Fat: 15g

Carbs: 12.7g

Fiber: 5.2g

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