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Green Beans Almondine Recipe

Green beans almondine is a classic French dish of green beans with almonds. Almondine (or amandine) is a culinary term for an almond garnish. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Elizabeth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 400 grams fine green beans
  • 40 grams raw almonds halved lengthwise
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • olive oil to drizzle

Instructions

  • Bring a pan of heavily salted water to the boil. Parboil 400 grams fine green beans for 4 minutes exactly.
  • Drain, and plunge the green beans into cold water to halt the cooking process. Set aside until needed.
  • Heat 1 tbsp butter in a saute pan over medium heat, saute 40 grams raw almonds, halved lengthwise, until they begin to brown, about 2 minutes.
    Image of halved raw almonds frying in butter in a frying pan.
  • Add 2 shallots, finely chopped, and 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped and cook until the shallots begin to soften.
    Image of shallots, almonds, garlic and lemon zest in a frying pan, seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Add the par-boiled green beans, tossing to coat. Add the zest of 1 lemon and squeeze over the juice. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange on a serving plate, with the toasted almond mixture decoratively piled high. Drizzle with a good quality extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 784IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg