Green Beans Almondine
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup shallots thinly sliced (about 1 medium shallot)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender but still have a crisp bite. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking. Drain again, and set aside.1 pound fresh green beans
- While the green beans cook, heat a large skillet over low-medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet then add the almonds. Cook the almonds for 3 to 4 minutes until they are lightly toasted.½ cup sliced almonds
- Remove the almonds from the pan and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and shallots. Cook the shallots for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften then add the garlic. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, then add the green beans, lemon juice, toasted almonds, salt and pepper to taste.¼ cup shallots, 2 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, Salt and pepper
- Serve immediately! See post for tips and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 ounces of green beans almondine. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Green Beans Almondine
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
83
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
192
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
479
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
