Description
Discover the bright, crisp flavors of classic French Green Beans Almondine, featuring tender haricots verts sautéed in butter with toasted almonds, garlic, and a zesty lemon finish. Perfect for a spring side dish or elegant dinner accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
- Kosher salt
- Haricots verts (French green beans), trimmed
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup raw sliced almonds
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the haricots verts and blanch in salted boiling water for 4‑5 minutes until tender‑crisp; drain and shock in ice water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.
- Add the sliced almonds and toast until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped shallot and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add lemon zest and lemon juice, season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt.
- Add the green beans, toss to coat, and cook for 2‑3 minutes until heated through.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra toasted almonds.
Notes
For a dairy‑free version, substitute the butter with olive oil and use toasted pumpkin seeds instead of almonds. This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently to retain texture. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken or grilled fish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green beans, almondine, lemon, butter, toasted almonds