Green Beans Almondine (Amandine)
This version of the classic green beans amandine is one of my all time favorite sides. Browned butter enhances the nutty toasted almonds, while lemon adds a pop of brightness to the tender crisp blanched haricots verts. It’s an easy side dish that will stand out on any occasion and only takes 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the haricots verts and cook until bright green and just tender, about 2 minutes.
Drain, then immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and pat very dry.
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the almonds. Toss around and let them toast for about a minute to warm through.
Add the butter and continue cooking, swirling the pan often, until the butter foams and starts to turn golden brown and the almonds are toasted and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Watch carefully so neither burns.
Lower the heat, move the almonds to the side, then add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, then add the beans and lemon zest.
Toss until warmed through and evenly coated in the brown butter and almonds, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss to combine.
Transfer to a serving platter and spoon the browned butter and almonds over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 161 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 8 g
- Protein Content
- 4 g
- Fat Content
- 14 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 5 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0.3 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 20 mg
- Sodium Content
- 65 mg
- Fiber Content
- 4 g
- Sugar Content
- 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 8 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
