Green Beans Almondine
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How to prepare a simple, reliable green beans almondine.
Ingredients
Instructions
Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2–3 minutes, until crisp-tender and bright green.
Shock in ice water: Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Toast the almonds: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add sliced almonds and stir frequently until golden and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Sauté aromatics (optional): Add remaining tablespoon of butter. Sauté the shallot and garlic for 1 minute until soft and fragrant (skip if going ultra-simple).
Finish the beans: Add the green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat and heat through for 2–3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
Top and serve: Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve immediately.
