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Green Bean Almondine

Green Bean Almondine

A French-inspired side dish of crisp-tender green beans tossed with golden almonds, garlic, and lemon. Fresh, elegant, and ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs green beans trimmed
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Blanch beans in salted boiling water for 3–4 minutes. Drain, shock in ice water.
  2. In skillet, toast almonds in butter until golden.
  3. Add garlic, cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Toss beans into skillet, coat well.
  5. Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Notes

  • Blanch beans ahead to save time.
  • Swap almonds for pumpkin seeds if nut-free.
  • Best eaten fresh; keeps 2 days in fridge.
Estimated Calories: ~130 kcal per serving