This quick and easy side dish is perfect for any occasion! Green beans with almonds takes minutes to make with just a few ingredients. This is your new go to green bean almondine recipe!
Blanch green beans in boiling water with salt for about 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer them to a large bowl with ice-cold water. Drain the beans and pat them dry with a paper towel.
While green beans are blanching, toast almonds for about 1 minute in a skillet on medium heat. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add blanched green beans to the skillet, season them with salt and black pepper, and saute them with a lid on, stirring often until they are tender for about 3 minutes. (Make sure you don't burn them, reduce the heat if necessary).
Add lemon juice and minced garlic to the green beans, toss and cook until fragrant for about 30 seconds. Add toasted almonds. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.
NOTES
Trim the tops and tails of the green beans before cooking.
Take care not to overcook the beans. They should be fork-tender but still, have a slight crunch.
Don't skip blanching the green beans.
If you don't have almonds, you can use other nuts like walnuts, pecans, or pinenuts.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Green Beans Almondine
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 589mg25%
Potassium 303mg9%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 782IU16%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword green bean side dish, green beans almondine, green beans with almonds