Green Beans Almondine – A Classic French Side Dish
Green Beans Almondine features crisp-tender green beans sautéed with butter, garlic, almonds, and lemon juice. It is light, flavorful, and ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon zest or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Blanch green beans for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add almonds and toast until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add green beans to the skillet and toss with almond mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Garnish with parsley or lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for best texture and flavour.
- Blanching preserves color and prevents overcooking.
- Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning.
- Add lemon at the end for brightness.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently in a skillet.