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Green Bean Almondine

Green Bean Almondine Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 3 to 4 minutes. Shock in ice water, drain, and pat dry.
  2. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Toast almonds for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Melt remaining 1 tbsp butter in the same skillet. Cook shallot for 1 to 2 minutes, then add green beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Off heat, add lemon juice, lemon zest, and toasted almonds. Toss and serve warm.

Notes

If the beans thickly vary, blanch them in batches starting with the thickest ones, or use the guide above. Toss the almonds in at the very last moment for the best crunch.