Green Beans with Almonds

5 from 4 votes

Green Beans with Almonds is a quick and healthy side dish that brings a delicious crunch to your meal. Fresh green beans are quickly sautéed until tender-crisp, then tossed with buttery toasted almonds for a simple yet flavorful addition to any dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights year round or spring holiday spreads!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: French

Servings:

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Pot
Skillet
Bowl for ice water
Tongs or slotted spoon

Ingredients

12 ounces green beans trimmed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup toasted almonds sliced
1 clove garlic minced
2 tablespoons butter divided
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast them, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge the green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet used for the almonds, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through. Stir in the lemon juice, ensuring the green beans are evenly coated.
Stir in the toasted almonds and cook for an additional minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage Store any leftover green beans with almonds in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze Freezing is not recommended.

Reheat To reheat, sauté in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes.

Substitutions

Green Beans: You can use frozen green beans if fresh are not available. Thaw them throughly and skip the blanching process.
Butter: Substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
Toasted Almonds: Use slivered almonds or even chopped pecans for a different nutty flavor.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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