Green Bean Almondine

Green beans amandine topped with toasted alonds in a skillet.

5 from 9 votes

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. This easy healthy recipe takes minimal effort toprep and will be a great addition to any meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, French

Servings: servings

Calories: 133kcal

Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

⅓ cup raw sliced almonds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pound French green beans trimmed
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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.
Add 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.
Transfer the butter/almond mixture to a bowl and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Add 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. Don’t forget to stir occasionally, so the beans don’t get burnt.
Remove the lid and cook for a few more minutes or until the water evaporates.
Add the butter/almond mixture back to the pan and toss.
Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

Notes

I prefer to use French beans (haricot vert) in this recipe, because they are thinner and more tender. Also, they usually come pre-trimmed in a package, which reduces the prepping time.
Make sure you toast the nuts and cook butter on low/medium heat, not to burn them. Always keep an eye on them and stir occasionally.
If you want more aroma, you can add some finely chopped shallots and minced garlic to this recipe. After you are done with almond/butter mixture, transfer it to a bowl. Add another tablespoon of butter to the pan, add shallots and cook for a few minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Then add beans and cook according to the instructions.
If you want the beans zestier, you can add more lemon juice or lemon zest to the butter mixture.

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