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Platter of green beans almondine.

Green Beans Almondine Recipe

  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Green Beans Almondine – a classic + delicious Green Bean Almondine recipe and a holiday side dish staple! Spiced up + Bacon options included!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter/ghee)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 12 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Blanch your green beans – tutorial found here!
  2. Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat.
  3. Add olive oil (or butter); let melt and swirl to coat the pan. 
  4. Add garlic and move around the pan until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add sliced almond and saute 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add green beans and move around the pan, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add lemon juice and toss to coat.
  8. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon juice, accordingly. 
  9. Transfer to small platter and serve immediately. 

Notes

  • Spice it up: feel free to add in a dash of red pepper flakes to give this a spice!
  • Bacon Option: cut up about 2-3 pieces of back into chunks in the cast iron skillet before Step 2. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Keep 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan and use that to saute the garlic. Continue following the recipe and then toss in the cooked bacon pieces in Step 7 and toss with the green beans. 
  • Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Keywords: green beans almondine