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Classic Green Beans Almondine

A classic side dish featuring green beans sautéed with almonds for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Green Beans
  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green.
  2. Drain the green beans and immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic.
  4. Add the blanched green beans and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the sliced almonds and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as part of a holiday meal.

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