Green Bean Amandine
Green Bean Amandine is a classic French dish of green beans with almonds. The beans are cooked until crisp-tender and tossed with butter and topped with toasted almonds.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Almonds - 1/4 cup, sliced and toasted
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and sprinkle with the toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Sugar: 3g
