Green Beans Almondine
Tender green beans flavored with butter, garlic, and lemon juice, then topped with crunchy almonds. A simple but elegant side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 ½ Tbsp salted butter divided
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup water
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Wash the green beans and trim off the stems.
- Melt one teaspoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside.
- Add the green beans, one tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, salt, and water. Cover and cook 7-9 minutes over medium low heat, or until crisp tender.
- Uncover and cook off the remaining water. Scoot beans to the side and add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of butter and minced garlic. Saute just 30-60 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Stir the garlic into the green beans. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle almonds on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Just cook the garlic for a few seconds. If it burns, it will taste bitter.
- Don't overcook the beans. They are best when they are still slightly crispy. If you overcook them, they start to fall apart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 914IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
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