Description
A vibrant and crunchy side dish featuring green beans and toasted almonds, enhanced with a touch of lemon juice for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the trimmed green beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn bright green and become tender-crisp. Drain immediately and plunge them into a bowl filled with ice water to halt the cooking process.
- Toast the almonds: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced almonds, continuously stirring for about 2 minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Combine the ingredients: Drain the green beans from the ice bath and add them to the skillet with the toasted almonds, tossing gently. Heat for just a minute on low.
- Finish with lemon and seasoning: Drizzle the dish with freshly squeezed lemon juice, sprinkling with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh green beans for the best flavor and texture. Optionally, add dried cranberries or feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: green beans, almondine, side dish, vegetarian, healthy