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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!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- skillet
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the haricots verts and cook until bright green and just tender, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
haricots verts (or thin green beans, stem ends trimmed)1 pound
3
Drain, then immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and pat very dry.
4
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the almonds. Toss around and let them toast for about a minute to warm through.
5
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.
butter (salted)4 tablespoons
6
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.
lemon zest (finely grated )1 teaspoon
7
Toss until warmed through and evenly coated in the brown butter and almonds, about ⏱️ 1-2 minutes.
butter (salted)4 tablespoons
8
Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss to combine.
9
Transfer to a serving platter and spoon the browned butter and almonds over the top. Serve immediately.
butter (salted)4 tablespoons
Nutrition Facts
calories
161 kcal
fat Content
14 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
65 mg
protein Content
4 g
trans Fat Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
20 mg
carbohydrate Content
8 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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