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A close-up of vibrant green beans almondine garnished with golden toasted sliced almonds, finely minced red onion (or shallots), and bright yellow lemon zest on a white plate.

Green Beans Almondine

Green Beans Almondine is a classic French-inspired side dish featuring crisp-tender green beans sautéed with buttery toasted almonds and a squeeze of lemon. Elegant, simple, and delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Green Beans Almondine
  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp.
  2. Drain and immediately transfer beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced almonds and toast until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Add green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter and almonds. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well and serve warm.

Notes

To save time, blanch the green beans ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to sauté. For extra richness, add a small pat of butter before serving.