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Green Beans Almondine

Crisp green beans, toasted almonds, butter, and lemon make a classic festive side.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 114

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb 900 g green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp 42 g butter
  • 1/2 cup 55 g sliced almonds
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp 15 ml lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  2. Drain and transfer immediately to ice water, then drain and dry well.
  3. Melt butter in a wide skillet. Toast almonds for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Add beans, salt, and pepper and toss until hot. Finish with lemon juice.

Notes

Estimated nutrition per serving is shown in this recipe’s nutrition information. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Optional toppings, extra side dishes and unspecified added salt are excluded from the base estimate.