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Easy Elegant Green Beans Almondine Recipe for Perfect Entertaining

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A quick and elegant green beans almondine recipe featuring crisp green beans sautéed in butter with toasted almonds and garlic, perfect for entertaining or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
  • 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (50 grams) sliced almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim and rinse green beans: Snap off the stem ends and rinse under cool water. Pat dry with a clean towel to avoid water splattering during cooking. (Takes about 5 minutes.)
  2. Toast the almonds: Heat your skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and dry-toast, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown and smell nutty — about 3-4 minutes. Remove them from the pan immediately to prevent burning.
  3. Cook the green beans: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant — don’t let it brown or it will taste bitter. Add the green beans, tossing well to coat in butter and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender-crisp and bright green — about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Season and finish: Stir in the toasted almonds, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together and cook for another minute to blend flavors. If using, sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
  5. Serve warm: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately. If preparing ahead, hold off on adding almonds until just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Notes

Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning; remove immediately once golden and fragrant. Blanch green beans for 2-3 minutes before sautéing if beans are tough or frozen. For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Add fresh herbs or red pepper flakes for variations. Store almonds separately when refrigerating leftovers to maintain crunch.

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