Skillet Green Beans with Almonds {Green Bean Almondine}
Easy and delicious side dish for weeknights or holidays! This green beans with almonds recipe will convert you even if you are not a green bean fan. Green beans sautéed in butter with chopped red onions, garlic and slivered almonds with a touch of lemon juice is simple yet elegant.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup almonds slivered
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper if needed
- salt to taste
- 1 to 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add enough salt so it tastes very salty.
- Add the green beans and blanch them for 4 to 5 minutes or until they have a bite to it- al dente. Strain the green beans.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the almonds and fry them until they turn golden brown. Remove the almonds.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and saute them until translucent. Add the green beans and saute them for a few minutes until tender. Add the almonds back in.
- Season with pepper, salt, lemon juice and cayenne pepper if using. Stir to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- The finished dish will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days but I don't recommend freezing.
- To prep ahead, blanch the green beans and transfer to an ice bath. Drain and place on paper towels for the extra water to soak. Keep in the fridge covered for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months. When cooking the dish, add the green beans directly after sautéing the onion and garlic and cook on low heat till heated and tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 136 kcalTotal Carbs: 11 gProtein: 4 gFat: 9 gSaturated Fat: 3.5 gFiber: 4 gVitamin A: 960 IUNet Carbs: 7 g
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