This is a beautiful but quick dish that complements a variety of main courses. It’s especially wonderful in the summer when you can get fresh green beans from your local Farmer’s Market.
Try this recipe with roasts, fish, or even as a side with a vegetarian or plant-based main course. If one of your guests has an allergy to tree nuts, you can serve the almonds on the side and let guests add them or not.
If you are looking for a vegetable side dish, but not this one, consider these:
- Asparagus with Hollandaise
- Brussels Sprouts, Walnuts, and Cranberries
- Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots
- Honey-Roasted Carrots
- Pan-Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Pistachios
Green Beans Almondine
Very simple, easy to make recipe that dresses up green beans.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, fresh
- 3 tbsp plant-based butter or dairy butter
- 3 tbsp almonds, slivered or sliced
Instructions
- Trim green beans and cut slant-wise into 2-3" pieces. Or keep long if desired.
- Steam the green beans by using a steamer basket or placing them in a large skillet with ½ cup of water. Bring the water to a boil and cook covered until the beans are tender, about 6-8 minutes. You can boil them too.
- Meanwhile melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the almonds and cook until the almonds are slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- When the beans are done, drain them and return them to the pan, pour over the butter and almonds and toss.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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