I opted to broil mine so that very little oil is used + cooking time is also minimal. There are no specific cooking method for the green beans – some recipes steam them while other recipes pan fry or deep fry them. It’s classic and simple French food I enjoy making because it reminds me of my childhood.Ĭalled haricots verts amandine in French, green beans almondine is a dish of green beans served with toasted almonds and a simple lemon and butter sauce. This green beans almondine recipe was a delicious, nutty side dish with a beautiful crunch.
And thank goodness for that! I obviously love cooking (and eating!) – but sometimes a busy schedule means that I just want a quick day in the kitchen so I don’t spend every waking hour juggling tasks. Some dishes are just easy, but look anything but. I stared at the broiled and perfectly blistered green beans with almond slivers for a few seconds and couldn’t believe that it had only taken me 15 minutes to prepare from concept to table. When I sat the serving dish of green beans almondine on the table, it looked pretty fancy. If you want the beans zestier, you can add more lemon juice or lemon zest to the butter mixture.A buttery and nutty Broiled Green Beans Almondine Recipe that’s on the healthier side and only takes 15 minutes to make from start to finish!.Then add beans and cook according to the instructions. Then add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add another tablespoon of butter to the pan, add shallots and cook for a few minutes. After you are done with almond/butter mixture, transfer it to a bowl. If you want more aroma, you can add some finely chopped shallots and minced garlic to this recipe.Always keep an eye on them and stir occasionally. Make sure you toast the nuts and cook butter on low/medium heat, not to burn them.Also, they usually come pre-trimmed in a package, which reduces the prepping time. I prefer to use French beans (haricot vert) in this recipe, because they are thinner and more tender.Remove the lid and cook for a few more minutes or until the water evaporates.Īdd the butter/almond mixture back to the pan and toss. Don’t forget to stir occasionally, so the beans don’t get burnt.
Transfer the butter/almond mixture to a bowl and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice.Īdd 1-pound French beans, ¼ cup water, and ¼ tsp salt to the same skillet, cover with the lid and cook for about 5-8 minutes or until almost tender. Put ⅓ cup sliced almonds in a skillet and toast them over medium/low heat for about 8-10 minutes or until the almonds are a light golden/brown color.Īdd 2 tbsp butter, stir in, and let it cook for a couple of minutes until it’s light brown in color and has a nutty aroma.
These are simply sauteed beans served with toasted almonds and butter sauce. This classic French recipe, also known as Green Beans “Amandine”, sounds very fancy but in reality, is very easy to make. These beans will perfectly compliment any meat, like Oven Roasted Turkey Breast or Whole Roasted Chicken. I love serving it together with Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan, Oven Roasted Butternut Squash, Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Gruyere Potatoes au Gratin, and many more. This recipe is really easy to prep and you can make it ahead of the time and just reheat it before serving. They are perfectly sautéed until tender and tossed in light lemon/butter sauce and toasted almonds. You don’t want your side dishes to be boring, so make them flavorful, like these delicious Green Bean Almondine. They are fun, easy to prep, and a great compliment to the main dish. Side dishes are my favorite part of any dinner, especially during the holiday season. This easy healthy recipe takes minimal effort to prep and will be a great addition to any meal. Green Bean Almondine (also known as Amandine) is a classic French side dish with tender sauteed beans tossed in light lemon/butter sauce and toasted almonds.
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