If you're looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, this Green Bean Almondine recipe is the perfect choice. With only a few simple ingredients, it's easy to prepare, and the combination of green beans with almonds and butter will be sure to tantalize the taste buds of your family and friends.
To make this delicious dish, you'll need a pound of fresh green beans, 1/4 cup of almonds, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Make sure to choose the freshest and most vibrant green beans you can find. If necessary, trim off the ends before cooking. Once all your ingredients are gathered, you're ready to begin cooking!
To begin, fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the green beans and let it cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. After two minutes have passed, use a slotted spoon or strainer to remove the beans and transfer them immediately into a bowl of ice cold water. Let them cool until they are no longer warm to the touch before straining and setting aside while you finish the final steps of cooking.
To finish off your green bean almondine recipe, make the garlic-almond butter sauce. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add in the almonds stirring occasionally until they are lightly browned. Remove from heat and stir in the minced garlic, salt and pepper until evenly combined. Pour over your cooked green beans and serve hot!
Start off your green bean almondine recipe by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and almonds to the skillet and sauté until they are lightly toasted. This will bring out their crunchy texture, nutty flavor and delicious aroma that will really take this dish to the next level. Once done, remove them from the skillet onto a plate and set aside.
Once the garlic and almonds are toasted, add the green beans, vegetable broth and lemon juice back into the skillet. Give the mixture a quick stir before pouring it into an oven-safe baking dish. Make sure to evenly disperse all of the ingredients in the dish so that they all cook evenly when baked. Cover with aluminum foil and place in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes until heated through and tender. Enjoy!
