Description
A vibrant side dish featuring tender-crisp green beans coated in buttery toasted almonds and brightened with fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans: In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until their color transforms into a brilliant green and they achieve that tender-crisp texture. Promptly drain them and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process.
- Toast the almonds: Heat your skillet over medium heat, then melt the butter. Once the butter sizzles, sprinkle in the sliced almonds. Stir them for about two minutes until golden brown.
- Combine the ingredients: Drain the green beans from the ice bath. Add them to the skillet with the toasted almonds and gently toss to coat. Heat for a minute over low heat.
- Finish with lemon and seasoning: Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle salt and pepper. Toss once more and serve warm.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, blanch green beans in advance and refrigerate. Reheat before serving. Avoid overcooking the beans to maintain their vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: green beans, almonds, side dish, vegetarian, summer recipe