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    Green Beans Almondine

    Published: Nov 25, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 8 Comments

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    Green Beans Almondine

    Green Beans Almondine, an easy side dish recipe for any weeknight or holiday dinner! It's so delicious and refreshing, a crowd-pleasing side dish to accompany any meal!

    Green Beans Almondine

    Green beans almondine is a classic French recipe that simply means green beans with almond. This recipe was inspired by my other French recipes, Chicken Chasseur, French Onion Soup, and Coq Au Vin .

    Unlike most French recipes, this French-Style Green Beans With Almonds recipe comes together quickly and requires minimal ingredients. It's so flavorful, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights!

    This green bean almondine makes for a lighter and healthier alternative to traditional Christmas side dishes.

    Jump to:
    • About This Green Beans Almondine Recipe
    • The Basic Ingredients for French-Style Green Beans With Almonds:
    • How to Make Green Beans Almondine:
    • Is Blanching Green Beans Necessary?
    • Make-Ahead French-Style Green Beans With Almonds
    • How to Store Leftover Green Bean Almondine:
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    About This Green Beans Almondine Recipe

    Green beans almondine aka Haricots Verts Amandine may sound fancy and complicated, but it's not. This French side dish is simply fresh green beans sautéed in butter, garlic, freshly grated lemon zest, and a small amount of lemon juice then tossed with toasted sliced almonds.

    The acidity of lemon juice gives this dish a fresh, clean taste. It makes the butter sauce less greasy and brightens the overall flavor of a dish.

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    The sliced almonds were toasted in brown butter, making them crunchier. Doing so also brings out more fragrance, and intensifies their natural sweetness flavor.

    This green beans almondine is also low carb and keto-friendly.

    Haricots Verts Amandine

    The Basic Ingredients for French-Style Green Beans With Almonds:

    To make this low-carb side dish, you need the following ingredients:

    • Green beans. You can use regular green beans or French green beans (also called Haricots Verts). This type of green bean is slightly longer and skinnier than regular green beans. It requires faster cooking time, is more tender, and is more flavorful but also a bit more expensive than regular green beans.
    • Garlic or shallots, or use a combination of both.
    • Lemon and lemon zest
    • Sliced almonds with skin on
    • Unsalted butter

    French green beans (also called Haricots Verts) are available at Trader's Joe, Whole Foods, and other grocers.

    Green Beans Almondine

    How to Make Green Beans Almondine:

    This recipe requires simple preparation and cooking technique. So here are some steps to follow:

    Blanch Green Beans

    Step 1. Blanch the Green Beans

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath. Add green beans and cook for 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.

    Or If you are using Haricots green beans, you only need to blanch for 45 seconds to 1 minute (or follow the instructions on the product packaging).

    Immediately, transfer the blanched green beans to an ice bath. Allow to chill completely, then drain with paper towels to remove excess liquid.

    Toast the Sliced Almonds

    Step 2. Toast the Sliced Almonds

    Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced almonds, cook and stir frequently, until almonds are golden browned and nutty for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.

    Toasted Almonds

    Step 3. Stir in the Blanch Green Beans

    Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant. Add blanched green beans, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook and keep stirring just until warm enough.

    Lastly, transfer green beans to a platter. Pour almonds over and serve.

    Skillet Green Beans

    Is Blanching Green Beans Necessary?

    Blanching helps tenderize the green beans. It also brightens the color, prevents loss of flavor, texture, and vitamins.

    Like many other vegetables, green beans should first be blanched before freezing.

    French-Style Green Beans With Almonds

    Make-Ahead French-Style Green Beans With Almonds

    Here's how to prepare a day in advance:

    1. Blanch the green beans, let dry, cool, then transfer to an airtight container and chill.
    2. Toast the sliced almonds, cool, then transfer to an airtight container
    3. To serve, cook the garlic and the blanched green beans in melted butter then stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and sliced almonds. Continue cooking just until warm enough.
    Green Beans Almondine

    How to Store Leftover Green Bean Almondine:

    First, you need to cool the Green Beans Almondine completely. After that, store it in an airtight container. Properly stored, it can last 3-5 days in the fridge or up to 10 months in the freezer.

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    I hope you'll enjoy this recipe and share it with friends! If you try it and don’t mind, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating.

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    Green Beans Almondine
    5 from 6 votes

    Green Beans Almondine

    Rika
    Green beans almondine is a classic French recipe that simply means green beans with almond. Unlike most French recipes, this side dish recipe comes together quickly and requires minimal ingredients. It’s so flavorful, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine France
    Servings 6
    Calories 189 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound green beans, (preferably haricot verts, trimmed)
    • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • ½ tablespoon lemon zest, (lightly packed)
    • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, (divided)
    • ½ cup sliced almond with skin-on
    • ½ tablespoon minced garlic

    Optional:

    • kosher salt, (to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil and prepare an ice bath.
    • Add green beans and cook for 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. For Haricots green beans, blanch for 45 seconds.
      Immediately, transfer the blanched green beans to an ice bath. Allow to chill completely, then drain with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
    • Melt 1½ tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced almonds, cook and stirring frequently, until almonds are golden browned and nutty for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
    • Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant. Add blanched green beans, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook and keep stirring just until warm enough.
      Add a pinch of kosher salt if necessary.
    • Transfer green beans to a platter. Pour almonds over and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 699IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword French-Style Green Beans With Almonds, Green Beans Almondine, Haricots Verts Amandine
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    1. Katie

      November 27, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like something my family would love. I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    2. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      November 27, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      Love all the flavors here, I already know I’m going to enjoy this recipe a lot!

      Reply
    3. Cate

      November 27, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Love how simple and healthy this recipe looks! Definitely saving to make for Christmas thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Rika

        December 23, 2020 at 1:12 am

        You're welcome.

    4. Chris Collins

      November 27, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for new ways to use green beans and this look so delicious! Love the lemony flavour 🙂

      Reply
      • Rika

        December 23, 2020 at 1:12 am

        Lemon makes everything tastes better 🙂

    5. cyndy

      November 27, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love the beautiful simplicity of this recipe. It's a classic and was just perfect for dinner tonight.

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      • Rika

        December 23, 2020 at 1:11 am

        Thanks, Cyndy! I love a simple and classic dish too!

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