Green Beans Almondine
Buttery almonds garnish garlicky green beans in this easy green bean side that's sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed, cut into approx. 4-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Set a large pot full of water over high heat. When the water comes to a boil, add the trimmed green beans. While the beans are cooking, prepare a medium bowl filled about halfway with ice water. Cook the beans for 6 minutes, until vibrant green, then quickly transfer beans into the ice bath to stop them from cooking any longer.
- Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter. When melted, add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently, for one minute.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for another minute. Increase the heat to medium and add the green beans and the 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are heated through, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Transfer to a platter to serve.
Notes
Make-ahead note:
You can par-boil the beans up to 3 days in advance; keep refrigerated until you're ready to proceed with the skillet step of the recipe.Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1g, Calories: 97kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 298mg, Potassium: 293mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 871IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 1mg