Description
Green Beans Almondine is a classic French side dish featuring tender-crisp green beans tossed in buttery sautéed almonds, garlic, and lemon. Elegant, quick, and delicious — perfect for weeknights or holiday dinners! Here are 7 simple steps to make it perfectly every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- Pat beans dry completely — this helps them sauté without steaming.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter with olive oil. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the green beans and sauté 3–4 minutes until warmed through and lightly glossy.
- Return toasted almonds to the pan, then season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest.
- Toss to coat and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
⭐ **Tips for Perfect Green Beans Almondine**
- Use fresh, firm green beans for a crisp-tender bite.
- Blanching preserves the vibrant green color.
- Toast almonds until golden — they add essential nutty flavor.
- Don’t skip the lemon! It brightens the entire dish.
- Add shallots for an extra layer of flavor.
- Use a mix of butter + oil to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately so the almonds stay crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: green beans almondine, french beans with almonds, green bean side dish, holiday sides, easy vegetable recipes