Green Beans Almondine
A classic, elegant side dish featuring crisp-tender green beans tossed in a nutty, golden-brown butter sauce.
Ingredients
- •1 pound (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1/2 cup (60g) sliced almonds
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water nearby.
- 2
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp.
- 3
Drain the beans immediately and plunge them into the ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain again and pat dry.
- 4
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.
- 5
Add the sliced almonds to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss well to coat them in the almond butter.
- 7
Cook for 2 minutes until the beans are heated through, then stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper before serving immediately.
💡 Chef tips
- To make this dish pareve, substitute the butter with a high-quality vegan butter or extra-virgin olive oil.
- Blanching the beans ahead of time is a great way to save stress; just keep them in the fridge and toss them into the skillet right before dinner.
- Watch the almonds closely while browning, as they can go from perfectly toasted to burnt in a matter of seconds.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish should feature vibrant green beans with a slight crunch, coated in a nutty, aromatic brown butter sauce that tastes bright and savory.