Description
Brighten up any meal with this vibrant green bean almondine, featuring crisp green beans sautéed with toasted almonds and a splash of lemon for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (raw or lightly toasted)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Green Beans: Wash the green beans under cold water and trim both ends using scissors or a knife.
- 2. Blanch the Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add trimmed green beans and blanch for about 3 minutes until bright green and still crisp. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- 3. Toast the Almonds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, add sliced almonds. Toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant (about 4 minutes).
- 4. Sauté with Flavor: In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 5. Combine Everything: Add blanched green beans to the skillet with butter and garlic. Toss gently to coat for about 2 minutes.
- 6. Finish with Lemon: Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the mixture and sprinkle toasted almonds on top. Toss again before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating different nuts like pecans or walnuts. To store leftovers, place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet.