Green Beans Almondine

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Green Beans Almondine

Crisp green beans meet lemon, garlic, and toasted almonds in this easy, elevated side dish – green beans almondine, ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
garlic salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
feta cheese, optional

Instructions

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt and green beans and boil for 4-6 minutes (until crisp).
Immediately drain beans and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add almonds and stir constantly, toasting for 2-3 minutes or until golden.
Add garlic and olive oil and stir until fragrant. Add green beans, tossing to coat, then season with garlic salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Garnish with lemon zest and feta cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

French green beans (haricot vert) are a classic choice, but regular green beans also work well.
Parboiling in salt water helps the beans retain a bright green color and adds flavor to the inside of the beans. Cook only to al dente, crisp tender, and do not overboil.
You can make the dish a few hours before serving and keep it warm in a crock pot.

Prep ahead of time. Parboil the green beans the day before; drain and dry them before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water to help add moisture back into the dish, or warm it up in the microwave, covering the bowl with a damp paper towel.

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