Description
Green Beans Almondine is a classic French-inspired side dish featuring tender green beans sautéed with toasted sliced almonds and garlic in extra-virgin olive oil. This simple, flavorful recipe highlights the crispness of fresh green beans complemented by the rich nuttiness of almonds, making it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Toast the almonds: Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast them until they are golden brown, which should take about 2 minutes. Stir frequently to ensure even toasting and prevent burning. Once toasted, transfer the almonds to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the green beans: In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the trimmed green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn bright green and become tender yet still crisp. This process takes approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and combine: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the green beans and cook, stirring often, until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, stir in the toasted almonds and kosher salt until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
Notes
- To keep green beans bright green and crisp, avoid overcooking and monitor closely during the sautéing step.
- For a nuttier flavor, you can substitute sliced almonds with slivered or chopped almonds.
- If desired, finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added brightness.
- Use kosher salt as specified, but adjust quantity to taste if using table salt, which is finer.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 95g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
